Next-Level Precision for Implant Placement

Dental implants are only as successful as their placement — and at Elevated Dentistry, we believe precision matters. That’s why we use computer-guided implant technology for safer, more predictable outcomes and faster healing.

Whether you’re receiving a single tooth implant or full-arch treatment, computer-guided placement ensures your implant is positioned with optimal angulation, depth, and alignment — before surgery even begins.

It’s part of our commitment to combining high-end technology with patient-first care.

What Are Computer-Guided Dental Implants?

Computer-guided implants use 3D imaging and digital planning software to map the ideal position for each dental implant — customized to your jawbone, bite, and prosthetic needs.

How it works:

1. We take a CBCT scan of your jaw to visualize bone structure, nerves, and anatomy
   
2. We digitally design your implant placement, angulation, and depth
   
3. A custom surgical guide is fabricated to direct precise implant insertion during surgery
   
4. The result: more accurate, safer implant placement with minimal disruption to tissues
   

Guided implant surgery helps reduce risk, improve longevity, and achieve better cosmetic and functional outcomes — especially in complex cases.

Benefits of Guided Implant Surgery

• More accurate implant placement
  
• Faster, less invasive surgery
  
• Lower risk of nerve or sinus complications
  
• Improved long-term stability
  
• Shorter recovery time
  
• Greater success rates for complex cases
  

For patients receiving All-on-Fours or implant-supported dentures, computer guidance ensures your full-arch prosthetic is supported by optimally placed implants for strength and esthetics.

When Is Computer-Guided Implant Placement Recommended?

While all implant cases benefit from digital planning, it’s especially useful for:

• Patients with limited bone volume
  
• Full-arch or multiple implant cases
  
• Areas near sinuses or nerves
  
• Revision of failed implants
  
• Patients seeking same-day implants
  

If you’ve been told implants may not be an option due to bone loss, we’ll evaluate with CBCT scans and determine whether guided surgery — along with bone grafting — could make implants possible for you.

The Guided Implant Process

1. Consultation & Imaging
   We take a detailed CBCT scan and digital impressions of your teeth and jaw.
   
2. Treatment Planning
   Using planning software, we design the ideal placement and trajectory for each implant.
   
3. Surgical Guide Fabrication
   A 3D-printed guide is created to direct the drill and implant into the exact planned position.
   
4. Implant Placement
   During surgery, the guide ensures precise, efficient placement with minimal incision.
   
5. Restoration
   After healing, we place your custom crown, bridge, or denture — designed to fit perfectly on the implant.
   

Why Elevated Dentistry Uses Guided Implant Technology

• In-house surgical planning and placement
  
• State-of-the-art 3D imaging and digital workflows
  
• Safer procedures and faster healing for our patients
  
• Tailored implant solutions based on your unique anatomy
  
• Seamless communication between surgical and restorative phases
  

Dr. Michael Tobian and our surgical team use this technology to ensure every implant is placed with purpose — and built to last.

Serving Walnut Creek & the Surrounding East Bay

We provide guided dental implant surgery for patients in:

• Walnut Creek
  
• Pleasant Hill
  
• Concord
  
• Lafayette
  
• Alamo
  
• Danville
  

Our practice is located just off Lennon Ln and offers early morning, evening, and Friday hours for convenience.