Deviation of dental implants placed using a novel 3D-printed surgical guide: An in vitro study.

Background: There is very little literature available on the reliability of the rapid prototyping technology in the production of three-dimension (3D)-printed surgical guides for accurate implant placement.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the deviation of implant placement performed with a surgical guide fabricated by means of the rapid prototyping technique (the PolyJet™ technology).

Material And Methods: Twenty sheep mandibles were used in the study.