How can dynamic navigation make implant placement faster, more accurate, and easier to integrate into a same-day workflow? In this episode of Everyday Oral Surgery, host Dr. Grant Stucki and co-host Dr. Jake Stucki are joined by Dr. Dexter Mattox to discuss how Dr. Mattox uses the X-Guide implant system in his oral surgery practice. Dr. Mattox shares why he adopted X-Guide after opening his own practice, how it supports his goal of faster patient intake and treatment, and why guided implant placement has become a routine part of his workflow. He also breaks down the basic concept of dynamic navigation, how the system tracks the patient and handpiece in real time, and how this compares with freehand, static guided, and robotic implant placement. Dr. Mattox walks through his patient preparation process, the power of cone beam computed tomography scans, drill calibration, assistant training, and what is needed for same-day treatments. They also discuss the costs of using the system, intraoral scanning, sedation, patient acceptance, and the importance of team buy-in for making the technology work. Tune in to learn how dynamic navigation can improve implant workflows, support accuracy, and deliver more efficient surgery with Dr. Dexter Mattox.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why and how Dr. Mattox implemented X-Guide as a routine part of his implant workflow.
- Explore why guided implant placement can offer greater accuracy than freehand surgery.
- Learn about dynamic navigation and how X-Guide uses patient and handpiece tracking.
- Hear how different handpieces and drills can be calibrated for the X-Guide workflow.
- What happens when a patient arrives for an implant consultation and same-day treatment.
- How he uses X-Guide during tooth extraction, osteotomy preparation, and implant placement.
- Understand how the system can support better ergonomics during implant surgery.
- Find out what the X-Guide screen shows while controlling angulation, position, and depth.
- Unpack what surgeons should consider before purchasing the X-Guide system.
- Insights into how patients respond to navigated implant surgery and guided surgery fees.
- Overview of the challenges that could occur when using the X-Guide system.
- Uncover why team commitment is essential when implementing X-Guide.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Dexter Mattox – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextermattox/
Dr. Dexter Mattox Email: [email protected]
X-Guide: https://x-navtech.com/about-x-guide/
X-Nav Technologies: https://x-navtech.com/
NaviDent: https://www.claronav.com/navident/
If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies – https://www.amazon.com/Anyone-Builds-Everyone-Dies-Superhuman/dp/0316595640
Dr. Jake Stucki: https://www.southglennmoderndentistry.com/meet-our-team/team-member.jake-stucki-staff-id-45490/
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
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Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059