Straumann® BLX/TLX Guided Surgery

Straumann® BLX/TLX Guided Surgery: Enhancing Precision in Modern Implant Treatment

Digital dentistry continues to redefine implant treatment by enabling clinicians to plan, visualize, and execute procedures with greater confidence and predictability. Guided surgery has become a key component of this transformation, helping clinicians translate virtual treatment plans into clinical reality with a high level of accuracy.

Straumann® BLX/TLX Guided Surgery combines digital planning, customized surgical templates, dedicated guided instruments, and the advanced Straumann® BLX and TLX implant systems into a comprehensive workflow designed to support precise implant placement and streamlined clinical procedures.

What is Straumann® BLX/TLX Guided Surgery?

Straumann® BLX/TLX Guided Surgery is a digitally driven implant workflow that allows clinicians to perform implant placement according to a preoperative virtual treatment plan.

Using CBCT imaging and prosthetically driven planning, implant positions can be virtually defined before surgery. The treatment plan is then transferred to the clinical procedure through a patient-specific surgical template designed to guide implant bed preparation and implant insertion.

This approach helps improve treatment predictability while supporting prosthetically optimized implant positioning.

Integrating Digital Planning with coDiagnostiX®

A major advantage of the Straumann® Guided Surgery workflow is its integration with coDiagnostiX®, the treatment planning and guide design software developed for digital implant planning.

Based on virtual implant positioning and selected sleeve configurations, the software automatically generates a surgical protocol that specifies:

• Implant dimensions

• T-sleeve position

• Drill sequence

• Drill lengths

• Guided handle configurations

This digital workflow helps clinicians prepare for surgery with a structured and personalized treatment plan tailored to each individual case.

Designed Specifically for Straumann® BLX and TLX Implants

The Straumann® BLX and TLX implant systems are designed to support modern treatment concepts, including immediate protocols and demanding clinical indications.

To complement these implant designs, Straumann® Guided Surgery incorporates the dedicated Straumann® VeloDrill™ system. The surgical protocol generated by coDiagnostiX® identifies the appropriate VeloDrill™ sequence required for each implant site, helping clinicians achieve a predictable osteotomy according to bone density and implant dimensions.

The integration of guided instruments and implant-specific drilling protocols creates a seamless workflow from planning to final implant placement.

Accurate Depth Control Throughout Surgery

Precise depth control is critical for successful implant placement.

Straumann® Guided Surgery uses a combination of:

• T-sleeve positions (H2, H4, H6)

• Guided drill handles

• Dedicated drill lengths

• Physical stop mechanisms

Together, these components allow clinicians to prepare the implant bed according to the planned implant depth while maintaining consistency throughout the procedure.

The workflow is designed to help reduce deviations between the virtual treatment plan and the final implant position.

Supporting Fully Guided Surgery

Straumann® Guided Surgery offers both guided pilot drilling and fully guided surgery protocols.

For fully guided surgery, the workflow supports:

• Guided implant bed preparation

• Guided osteotomy development

• Guided implant placement

through a dedicated surgical template system. The workflow utilizes Straumann® 5.0 mm T-sleeves together with guided handles, adapters, and implant drivers specifically designed for guided procedures.

This comprehensive guidance helps clinicians maintain control over implant position, angulation, and depth throughout the procedure.

Simplified Workflow for Straumann® BLX and TLX

Unlike some implant systems that require multiple additional preparation steps, BLX and TLX implants benefit from a streamlined surgical workflow.

According to the Straumann® Guided Surgery protocol, fine implant bed preparation procedures such as profile drilling and tapping are generally not required for BLX and TLX implants.

This simplified workflow may help improve surgical efficiency while maintaining the precision benefits of guided surgery.

In medium and dense bone situations, the protocol may recommend coronal widening to optimize implant bed preparation and support implant insertion. The required drilling sequence is automatically defined within the digital surgical protocol.

Supporting Minimally Invasive Treatment Concepts

Guided surgery enables clinicians to perform treatment with greater preoperative control and visualization.

In selected cases, the workflow can support flapless or minimally invasive surgical approaches through the use of customized surgical templates and dedicated soft-tissue access instruments.

By reducing uncertainty during surgery and providing a clear surgical pathway, guided surgery contributes to a more controlled treatment experience while helping clinicians execute the planned procedure with confidence.

Guided Implant Placement for Maximum Precision

For BLX and TLX implants featuring the TorcFit™ connection, guided implant insertion can be performed using dedicated Guided Implant Drivers.

These instruments support visual depth control and can also be used with physical stop mechanisms to indicate the final implant position according to the treatment plan.

The guided placement workflow helps ensure that implant positioning remains aligned with restorative objectives established during the digital planning phase.

Advancing the Future of Digital Implant Dentistry

As implant dentistry continues to evolve, digital workflows are becoming increasingly important for achieving predictable and efficient treatment outcomes.

By integrating coDiagnostiX® planning software, customized surgical templates, Straumann® VeloDrill™ instrumentation, and the BLX/TLX implant systems, Straumann® Guided Surgery provides a comprehensive solution for clinicians seeking greater precision and workflow efficiency.

Whether used for single-tooth replacement, partially edentulous cases, or more advanced implant treatments, Straumann® BLX/TLX Guided Surgery represents a modern approach to implant dentistry built around accuracy, predictability, and patient-centered care.