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Guided Implant Surgery
A dental implant only works as well as its placement. Put it in the wrong spot or angle and you risk the nerve, the sinus, or a crown that never fits right. Guided implant surgery takes the guesswork out by planning the whole thing in 3D before we ever start.
At Family First Dental in Rexburg, Dr. Craig Stout uses a 3D cone beam scan and computer planning to map the exact position, angle, and depth of your implant ahead of time. On the day of surgery, a custom guide keeps placement right on plan.
It happens in a few clear steps:
Because we plan ahead, the surgery is usually faster and more precise. A smaller, targeted opening often means less swelling and an easier recovery. You also know the plan before you sit down, including what it costs.
Guided surgery is a good fit for single implants, multiple implants, and cases where bone is limited and accuracy really matters. At your consultation, Dr. Stout reviews your scan with you and explains whether a guided approach makes sense for your case.
You’ll get a clear treatment plan and an exact quote before anything begins, with no pressure to add work you don’t need. We offer WellCredit and Cherry financing, and we’ll check your dental benefits with you first. Patients come to us from Rexburg, Rigby, Sugar City, and St. Anthony.
Dr. Craig Stout has placed and restored dental implants throughout his nearly 20-year career in Rexburg. He combines surgical training with digital planning tools to give patients predictable, lasting results. If you’re considering implants, the first step is a consultation to find out whether you’re a candidate and what the process looks like.
Family First Dental sees implant patients from Rexburg, Rigby, Sugar City, St. Anthony, and across eastern Idaho. Call (208) 400-9946 to book a consultation.
With freehand placement, the dentist relies on experience and a flat X-ray to angle the implant during surgery. Guided placement uses the 3D plan and a custom guide, so the implant follows the plan instead of being judged by eye in the moment. That extra precision matters most when an implant sits close to a nerve or sinus, or when several implants need to line up together.
The cone beam scan shows your bone right away, so we know before surgery, not during it. If the bone is thin in spots, we’ll talk through options like a bone graft ahead of time. You won’t get a surprise halfway through the procedure.
Most people are back to normal activity the next day. Expect some soreness or swelling for a few days, and stick to soft foods for a bit. We send you home with clear aftercare instructions. The implant then needs a few months to fuse with the bone before we place the final crown, and we map those dates out with you so you know what to expect.
In most cases it looks like this: a consultation with your 3D scan, the guided placement, a healing period of a few months, and then the final crown. Some steps can be combined depending on your case, and Dr. Stout reviews your personal timeline at the consult.
An implant stands on its own, so we don’t have to grind down the healthy teeth next to it the way a bridge does. It also helps keep the jaw bone from shrinking the way it can after a tooth is lost. For a lot of people, that makes an implant the longest lasting way to replace a missing tooth.
Once it’s healed, you care for an implant just like a natural tooth: brush twice a day, floss around it, and come in for regular cleanings. There are no special pastes or routines. With good care, implants can last for decades.
Guided surgery works whether you’re replacing a single tooth or several. For one gap, the guide keeps that implant placed just right for its crown. When you’re replacing several teeth, planning each implant in 3D ahead of time is what lets them line up to support a bridge or a full set of replacement teeth. Dr. Stout reviews your scan and explains what your case needs.
Thinking about a dental implant in Rexburg? Call Family First Dental at (208) 400-9946 to book a consultation and 3D scan. Evening and Saturday hours are available.
Our friendly team at Family First Dental is here to help! Contact our office in Rexburg today and let us take care of your dental health.
