Title
CAD - CAM based 3D printed surgical guides for posterior mini-screw placement
Authors
Sunilkumar Nagmode, Rahul Prakash Kolte*, Hrishikesh Aphale, Vivek Shinde, Vinayak kalaskar & Vaishnavi Ingle
Affiliation
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, SMBT dental college and hospital, Ghulewadi, Sangamner, Maharashtra, India; *Corresponding author
Sunilkumar Nagmode - E - mail: drnagmode77@gmail.com
Rahul Prakash Kolte - E - mail: Rahulkolte1303@gmail.com
Hrishikesh Aphale - E - mail: Hrushikeshaphale@gmail.com
Vivek Shinde - E - mail: drvivekshinde002@gmail.com
Vinayak kalaskar - E - mail: kalaskarvinayak5@gmail.com
Vaishnavi Ingle - E - mail: vaishnaviingle10@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received March 1, 2025; Revised March 31, 2025; Accepted March 31, 2025, Published March 31, 2025
Abstract
Orthodontic mini-screws provide absolute anchorage for treatments like maxillary intrusion, anterior retraction and distalization with precise placement to prevent complications. Hence, ten patients (mean age 27.8 years) were divided into two groups: direct insertion and CAD/CAM surgical guide (CS). Cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) and 3D software were used to plan mini-screw placement, with the CS group receiving 3D-printed, surgical guides for controlled insertion. Pre- and post-operative digital models were compared to assess deviations in placement. Results showed that CAD/CAM-based surgical guides enhanced accuracy by ensuring safe and predictable mini-screw insertion while minimizing complications.
Keywords
Orthodontic mini-screws, CAD/CAM, 3D printed surgical guides, accuracy, anchorage
Citation
Nagmode et al. Bioinformation 21(3): 538-543 (2025)
Edited by
Neelam Goyal & Shruti Dabi
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
