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Journal of Oral Science & Rehabilitation Volume 2 | Issue 3/2016 53 I m m e d i a t e l o a d i n g u s i n g g u i d e d s u r g e r y order to predictably obtain a surgical template withthe samefitting dimensions asthe original- ly scanned radiographic guide, the NobelGuide calibration procedure was performed for each patient accordingtothe manufacturer’s instruc- tions, using a specific calibration object. Finally, the two data sets were converted with the NobelGuide software to preview the patient’s anatomy and to plan treatment (Figs. 4a & b). Once planning had been completed, the surgical template was ordered. S u r g i c a l a n d p r o s t h e t i c p r o t o c o l s Antimicrobial prophylaxis with amoxicillin 1 g (Zimox, Pfizer, Rome, Italy) or clindamycin 600 mg, if allergic to penicillin, was adminis- tered b.i.d. for six days, starting 2 h before sur- gery. Priortothe start ofsurgery, patients rinsed with a 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwashfor1 min. Oral premedication with flurazepam monohy- drochloride 15 mg (Flunox, Teofarma, Pavia, Italy), octatropine methyl bromide 40 mg and Fig. 3 Figs. 4a & b Fig. 3 Two-piece radiographic stent used for the CBCT scan. Figs. 4a & b Implant planning with teeth still in place. (a) Occlusal view. (b) Cross-sectional image. a b Volume 2 | Issue 3/201653