X-Guide 'Dental GPS' App: A New Advance in Implantation

From traditional methods to real-time positioning technology

In traditional dentistry, implant placement is often performed using the "freehand" method - meaning that the dentist uses experience and X-rays to place the implant by hand. Although suitable for simple cases, this method still has the potential risk of implant misalignment. According to Block's study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2017, the angular error can be up to 6.5°, the positional deviation is over 1.8 mm - significantly higher than the guided techniques. Misalignment can cause complications, prolong recovery and affect the treatment effectiveness.

Next is the surgical guide, which is pre-designed using implant planning software, then printed out in plastic to assist in placing the implant in the correct position. However, the guide is limited in flexibility, not allowing the doctor to adjust during the procedure when unexpected situations arise.

Ứng dụng 'GPS nha khoa' X-Guide: Bước tiến mới trong cấy ghép Implant- Ảnh 1. — Surgical guides: Tools to fix implant drilling positions, but lack flexibility when clinical changes occur

In this context, X-Guide technology appears as a breakthrough. This system works as a real-time dynamic navigation device, allowing the clinician to track the drilling position on the 3D screen and make adjustments on the fly. According to Emery's research published in the Journal of Oral Implantology , X-Guide achieved an average positional error of less than 0.4 mm and an angle error of ~0.9°. Notably, the deviation rate was nearly 11 times lower than free hand placement .

Ứng dụng 'GPS nha khoa' X-Guide: Bước tiến mới trong cấy ghép Implant- Ảnh 2. — The X-Guide system displays real-time 3D positioning images, helping doctors precisely control the position, direction and depth of the drill during implant placement.

Pain relief, quick recovery, high success rate

Thanks to its high precision, the X-Guide helps avoid many complications such as drilling in the wrong direction, affecting the nerves or the maxillary sinus. In most cases, the X-Guide can be operated in a less invasive way, helping patients reduce post-operative pain and shorten recovery time. In many cases, patients can return to normal activities after 1-2 days.

In Pozzi's study published in The Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry in 2021 Evaluation of 60 implants, the success rate after 16 months reached ~98.3%, with a very low average bone loss (0.53 mm).

The X-Guide is particularly suitable for patients with high anxiety or a history of medical conditions , as it reduces operating time and anxiety in the operating room. A more relaxed state of mind also contributes to a faster and more efficient recovery process.

X-Guide is now available in central Vietnam .

X-Guide is now being applied in many countries and some advanced dental facilities in Vietnam.

In the central region , Danang Implant Dentistry is the unit that owns and applies X-Guide technology in the implant procedure. This investment not only affirms the effort to apply new technology in treatment, but also opens up opportunities for local patients to access high-precision medicine.