Development of a minimally invasive surgical guide template for flapless extraction of deeply impacted premolars: A technical note and case report

The emergence of digital surgical guide templates in alveolar surgery has rapidly increased in the past decade, coinciding with the advancements in 3D printing technology. In contrast to conventional freehand procedures, the utilization of digital templates serves as a ‘bridge’ that facilitates the extraction of impacted teeth with expedited and accurate intraoperative localization, resulting in a notable reduction in surgical duration, minimized trauma, and lowered risk. However, there is significant scope for enhancements in surgical techniques and refinement of surgical guide templates. The purpose of our study was to employ an innovative surgical guide template founded on computer-aided design for the purpose of executing flapless extraction of deeply impacted teeth and investigating a surgical approach that is more effective, secure, and less invasive.