Asnanco
Implant locating guide (all on four)
Very low stock (8 units)Regular price LE 525.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
How to Choose the Right Implant Locating Guide for Your Practice
- Role in All-on-4 Protocol — Locating guides are inserted into completed osteotomies before final implant seating to verify that posterior implants, typically angled up to 30–45° to avoid the sinus or nerve, still share a common prosthetic path of insertion with the anterior fixtures.
- S vs. L Shape Configuration — Smaller-shape guides suit narrower arches or closer implant spacing, while larger-shape guides accommodate wider arch spans — selecting the correct size prevents a false reading of angulation alignment.
- Timing in the Surgical Sequence — Guides are used after osteotomy completion but before final implant placement, allowing angulation correction while the site is still accessible rather than discovering a path-of-insertion conflict after fixtures are seated.
- Material and Reusability — Autoclavable stainless steel or medical-grade polymer construction allows the guide to be sterilized and reused across cases, unlike single-use surgical components.
- System Compatibility — Confirm the locating guide's shaft diameter matches the osteotomy diameter of the implant system in use — a loose-fitting guide gives an unreliable angulation reading.
- Sterilization Between Cases — As a reusable surgical instrument, the guide requires full autoclave sterilization between patients, following the same protocol as other surgical drills and drivers.
Implant Locating Guide Configurations at a Glance
| Configuration | Arch Span Suited To | Used In | Clinical Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-on-4 Locating Guide | Full-arch, standard spacing | Immediate-load full-arch protocols | Verifies shared path of insertion across 4 implants |
| S-Shape Guide | Narrower arch / closer spacing | Constrained ridge cases | Angulation check in limited spacing |
| L-Shape Guide | Wider arch span | Standard to wide arch full-arch cases | Angulation check across wider spacing |
Availability & Delivery in Egypt
MedSTA supplies implant locating guides from Asnanco, priced in EGP with delivery to practices across Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, and all Egyptian governorates. Confirm shaft diameter compatibility with your implant system's osteotomy diameter before your surgical date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an implant locating guide used for in all-on-4 surgery?
What is an implant locating guide used for in all-on-4 surgery?
It is inserted into a completed osteotomy before final implant seating to confirm that the angled implant will share a common prosthetic path of insertion with the other fixtures in a full-arch immediate-load case, catching angulation conflicts while the site is still accessible.
What is the difference between the S and L shape locating guide?
What is the difference between the S and L shape locating guide?
The S (small) shape suits narrower arches or closer implant spacing, while the L (large) shape accommodates wider arch spans. Using the wrong size can give a misleading angulation reading.
When during the surgical protocol should a locating guide be used?
When during the surgical protocol should a locating guide be used?
After the osteotomy sequence is complete but before the implant is finally seated, allowing the surgeon to correct angulation if the guide indicates a path-of-insertion conflict.
Can locating guides be autoclaved and reused between cases?
Can locating guides be autoclaved and reused between cases?
Yes. Locating guides are constructed from autoclavable stainless steel or medical-grade polymer and are sterilized between patients like other reusable surgical instruments.
Does MedSTA supply implant locating guides across Egypt?
Does MedSTA supply implant locating guides across Egypt?
Yes. MedSTA delivers implant locating guides to practices across Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, and all Egyptian governorates, priced in EGP with nationwide delivery.