Placing dental implants is a complicated and delicate procedure that requires absolute accuracy. Depending on the situation, this can be difficult and time-consuming and requires the patient to be operated on for uncomfortably long periods. What if there was a way to improve the accuracy of the procedure while making it faster and less invasive for patients? In this episode, we speak to Dr. Ryan Kriwanek about his experience using X-Nav, an exciting technology helping improve implant procedures. Dr. Ryan Kriwanek is an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Newport Beach, California, and has a keen interest in implant surgery, related bone grafting procedures, and orthognathic surgery. In our conversation, we learn everything you need to know about X-Nav based on Dr. Kriwanek’s experience using the system. We learn about the steps involved with using X-Nav, the challenges and limitations of the system, what types of procedures it can be used for, the associated learning curve, how to bill patients, and much more! Tune in to learn about the pros and cons of an exciting new technology changing the way implants are done with expert Dr. Ryan Kriwanek!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introduction about Dr. Kriwanek’s professional background.
• What type of procedures takes most of his time.
• He outlines his experience of using the X-Nav system.
• A breakdown of the steps involved in using the X-Nav system.
• The challenges and limitations of using X-Nav in his practice.
• Reasons why he does not sedate patients while using the system.
• Examples of the types of procedures that X-Nav can be used for.
• Whether Dr. Kriwanek uses the system in conjunction with a guide.
• Dr. Kriwanek explains the instances when he does not use the system.
• Other technologies in dental surgery that Dr. Kriwanek has come across.
• How he calculates the cost of using the system for billing patients. 
• Advice Dr. Kriwanek has for young surgeons interested in using the technology.
• How long it takes to set up the practice and train staff on the X-Nav system.
• The support that is provided for surgeons using the system. 
• Dr. Kriwanek shares a story about when using X-Nav did not go to plan.
• We end the show with some rapid-fire questions for Dr. Kriwanek.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Ryan Kriwanek on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kriwanek-aab62b4b/

Dr. Ryan Kriwanek Email — [email protected]

X-Nav Technologies — https://x-navtech.com/

Nobel Biocare — https://www.nobelbiocare.com/en-us

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hirsch-126210bb/
Everyday Oral Surgery on LinkedIn — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059