Straumann® BLT Guided Surgery

Straumann® BLT Guided Surgery: A Precision-Driven Solution for Modern Implant Dentistry

Digital dentistry continues to transform the way clinicians plan and perform implant treatment. Rather than relying solely on intraoperative judgement, modern digital workflows enable clinicians to virtually plan implant placement before surgery, improving precision and treatment predictability.

Straumann® BLT Guided Surgery is one of the key solutions supporting this evolution in implant dentistry.

Built around the Straumann® Bone Level Tapered (BLT) implant system, the guided surgery workflow integrates digital planning, surgical templates, and guided implant placement into a comprehensive treatment approach.

What is Straumann® BLT Guided Surgery?

Straumann® BLT Guided Surgery is a computer-guided implant placement workflow based on three-dimensional treatment planning.

Using CBCT imaging data and restorative information, clinicians can virtually position implants within dedicated planning software before surgery. Once the treatment plan is finalized, a customized surgical template is fabricated to transfer the virtual plan to the clinical procedure.

The system helps guide implant angulation, position, and depth according to the preoperative plan.

A Digital Workflow Designed for Predictable Treatment

The guided surgery workflow generally includes:

• Treatment planning

• CBCT data acquisition

• Virtual implant planning

• Surgical guide fabrication

• Guided implant placement

• Prosthetic restoration

This workflow enables clinicians to evaluate anatomical structures, bone availability, prosthetic requirements, and implant positioning before entering the surgical phase.

Flexible Clinical Applications

Straumann® Guided Surgery supports different surgical guide fixation concepts, including:

• Tooth-supported guides

• Mucosa-supported guides

• Bone-supported guides

These options provide flexibility for various clinical situations, ranging from single-tooth replacement to partially or fully edentulous cases.

The system also offers multiple sleeve diameters and sleeve positions to accommodate different anatomical conditions and treatment plans.

Supporting Surgical Accuracy

A key objective of guided implant surgery is to minimize deviations between the virtual treatment plan and actual implant placement.

Straumann® Guided Surgery incorporates guided instrumentation and physical depth-control mechanisms designed to help clinicians execute implant placement according to the planned position and depth.

This may contribute to:

• Improved prosthetically driven implant positioning

• Enhanced treatment predictability

• Greater restorative efficiency

• Better coordination between surgical and restorative workflows

• Supporting Minimally Invasive Treatment Approaches

In appropriate cases, guided surgery can facilitate minimally invasive implant procedures by enabling clinicians to plan treatment more accurately before surgery.

Preoperative visualization of implant positioning allows for a more controlled surgical workflow while supporting treatment efficiency and patient comfort.

Advancing the Future of Digital Implant Dentistry

As digital technologies continue to reshape implant dentistry, guided surgery has become an increasingly important component of modern treatment workflows.

By combining digital planning software, customized surgical templates, and the Straumann® Bone Level Tapered implant system, Straumann® BLT Guided Surgery provides a comprehensive solution focused on precision, efficiency, and predictability.

For clinicians seeking to integrate digital workflows into implant treatment, guided surgery represents an important step toward a more data-driven and patient-centered future.