What is an IrriGUIDE?
An IrriGUIDE is a custom implant surgical guide featuring integrated internal irrigation using the IrriGUIDE Adapter for optimized cooling and bone protection during drilling.
Why is irrigating through and under the surgical guide important?
During implant surgery, drilling generates heat that can damage bone and compromise osseointegration. Traditional surgical guides often block saline from reaching the osteotomy site effectively. Irrigating through and under the guide—using systems like the IrriGUIDE Adapter—ensures that saline directly cools the drill site, preventing overheating, reducing the risk of bone necrosis, and promoting better healing and implant success.
What makes an IrriGUIDE different from standard surgical guides?
An IrriGUIDE is designed with an internal saline irrigation system that helps prevent bone overheating and improves surgical visibility and efficiency.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes, IrriGUIDE Lab guarantees that each IrriGUIDE will accurately fit the solid model we fabricate from your uploaded STL file.
What types of surgical guides do you fabricate?
We produce tooth-supported, mucosa-supported, and bone-supported guides based on clinical needs and case anatomy.
Pilot guide vs. fully guided—what’s the difference?
A pilot guide controls only the initial drill, while a fully guided system controls all steps of implant placement including depth, angulation, and position.
What digital files are needed to fabricate a tooth supported IrriGUIDE?
The minimum required files are an STL of the working arch (the arch receiving the implant) and a CBCT DICOM file. To enable prosthetic-driven implant planning, an opposing arch scan is also needed to create a virtual wax-up.
How do I upload files for my order?
Our website provides a secure upload portal during the checkout process to easily submit all required digital files.
Can I review the implant plan before the guide is fabricated?
Yes, we offer design review via screenshot images and video, or through a live Zoom meeting, based on your preference. The implant plan must be approved by the ordering clinician before the surgical guide is fabricated.
Can I plan my own cases?
Yes. You can upload your fully planned case or partially planned files. We offer full, partial, or manufacturing-only services to suit your workflow.
How long does it take to receive my IrriGUIDE?
Once the implant plan is approved, an IrriGUIDE will be fabricated and shipped within 5 business days
Do you offer a rush service?
Yes, the IrriGUIDE Lab offers a rush service, where the guide is fabricated and shipped within 24 hours after design review for an additional rush fee.
Do I need special equipment to use the IrriGUIDE Adapter?
No. The IrriGUIDE Adapter is compatible with standard surgical motors that use saline tubing for irrigation.
Can I use an IrriGUIDE for multiple implant sites?
Yes, each guide is custom-designed and can accommodate multiple implant placements within the same arch.
Do you use OEM components?
Yes, IrriGUIDE Lab uses OEM components to ensure precision, compatibility, and reliability with your selected implant system. This guarantees optimal fit and performance during guided surgery.
Can IrriGUIDE be used with any implant system?
Yes, An IrriGUIDE is compatible with all major implant systems. We use OEM guide sleeves that match your implant system specifications.
Do you provide immediate provisionals?
Yes, we offer optional provisional restorations including full contour crowns, tissue formers, or Essix appliances with or without pontics.
How does Dr. Jackson recommend cleaning under implants, bridges, braces, and bonded retainers?
Maintaining proper oral hygiene around dental restorations and orthodontic appliances requires more than standard brushing alone. Areas beneath implant-supported bridges, fixed dental bridges, braces, and bonded retainers are especially prone to plaque accumulation because traditional flossing methods can be difficult, inconsistent, or technique-sensitive.
Dr. Thomas Jackson recommends a daily hygiene routine that focuses on mechanical plaque removal in these hard-to-reach areas. This includes using tools specifically designed to access and clean beneath restorations and around appliances where standard floss may not be effective or practical for many patients.
For patients with:
- Implant-supported restorations: proper technique for flossing under an implant bridge
- Fixed dental bridges: guidance on how to floss a dental bridge
- Braces: recommendations for how to floss with braces
- Bonded retainers: best practices for flossing with a bonded retainer
Consistency is critical. The most effective oral hygiene routine is one that patients can perform correctly and maintain every day. By simplifying access and reducing technique sensitivity, patients are more likely to maintain long-term periodontal health and protect their dental investments.