Operative requirements for stage i surgery
Although Implant placement under general anesthesia must be done in an operating theatre with complete resources, most implant surgery can be carried out in a well equipped dental surgery. Ideally the surgery should be designed to permit surgical procedures under good aseptic conditions. The following should be available:
Good operating light.
Good high volume suction.
A dental chair which can be adjusted by foot controls or by a third party.
A surgical drilling unit which can deliver relatively high speeds (up to 3000 rpm) and low drilling speeds (down to about 10 rpm) with good control of torque.
A custom designed (either external or internal) irrigation system for keeping bone cool during the drilling process.
The appropriate surgical instrumentation for the implant system being used and the surgical procedure.
Sterile drapes, gowns, gloves, suction tubing etc.
The appropriate number and design of implants planned plus an adequate stock to meet unexpected eventualities during surgery.