Guided Implant Placement represents an important step forward in the way dentists perform implant treatment. With the use of advanced 3-D imaging technology, the precise pre-planning of every phase of the implant procedure based on the specifics of a patient's anatomy is possible. Guided implant surgery allows the dentist to “virtually” map out an implant procedure and to select the optimal implant site beforehand. Based upon highly accurate 3D diagnostic information a custom surgical guide is fabricated and used during the procedure to ensure the safe and precise placement of the implant to achieve the most predictable results of care.