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DIRECTguide Guided Dental Surgery Kit

Accurate-Driven Implantology:
The DIRECTguide™ Guided Surgery Kit

A Fully Guided Solution for Enhanced Predictability and Operational Efficiency

 

For modern implant practices, the demand for restorative-driven precision and streamlined1 workflow is paramount. The Implant Direct DIRECTguide™ Guided Surgery Kit delivers: 

  • Single keyless solution
  • Optimizing the complete digital implant workflow, from planning to final placement2

Elevate your surgical performance with DIRECTguide: 

  • Built for simplicity
  • Accuracy from planning to surgery10
  • Freedom of Choice.
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Directguide in dental office procedure

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Key Technical Differentiators

1. Streamlined, Keyless Surgical Sequence

FEATURE

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGE

CLINICAL IMPACT

Up to 50% Fewer Drills4

Drastically reduced number of drills needed in the surgical protocol compared to other systems.

Decreased Surgical Time and minimized complexity and reducing chair time5.

Fully Keyless System6

Utilizes a unique profile and shoulder stop mechanism integrated into the drills7.

Enhanced Site Visibility and improved access, eliminating bulky keys that obstruct the surgical field.8

Single Kit Versatility9

Single color-coded kit accommodates a broad range of Implant Direct implant diameters (from 3.2mm to 5.2mm) and lengths (from 8mm to 16mm).10

Simplified Inventory Management and reduced capital investment. Supports fully guided workflows from a single-tooth to full-arch/all-on-four procedures1.

2. Open System Digital Integration 

The DIRECTguide system is designed for Freedom of Choice within your established digital workflow. 

  • Software Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with all major planning software platforms11 (e.g., 3Shape, exocad, exoplan, BlueSkyBio RealGuide and others) to translate your prosthetic-driven plan into a precise surgical guide.
  • Restorative-Driven Planning: Enables pre-fabrication of definitive or provisional restorations based on the planned implant position, accelerating time to final prosthesis and reducing patient appointments.12
  • Full-Arch Solutions: Pairs with the DIRECTscan™ scan adapter for highly precise IOS digital scans with multi-unit abutment (MUA) cases, ensuring accurate fit for full-arch protocols.

Clinical and Operational Benefits

Enhanced Precision and Predictability13 

Leverage a fully guided protocol to achieve the optimal implant position, angle, and depth as virtually planned 3. This precision is found to be critical for avoiding vital anatomical structures and ensuring superior prosthetic outcomes, increasing long-term implant survival rates.1 

Optimized Surgical Efficiency3 

The reduced drill sequence and keyless design significantly cut down on the time required for osteotomy preparation and implant placement. This operational efficiency allows practices to increase case profitability without compromising the quality of care.

Risk Mitigation and Patient Comfort3

The guided approach supports flapless procedures. This may result in: 

  • Less trauma to surrounding tissues.
  • Reduced post-operative pain and swelling for the patient.
  • Faster healing times.
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DirectGuide in Use

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Directguide in use

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Components Overview (Available Kits) 

The system is offered in variations compatible with Implant Direct's leading implant systems: 

  • DIRECTguide™ Surgical Kit - Conical (GSK-C): For Simply Iconic™ and Simply InterActive™ conical connection implants.
  • DIRECTguide™ Surgical Kit - Legacy (GSK-L): For Simply Legacy™ implants. 

Kit Contents Include: 

  • Guided Drills with integrated Guide Body and Shoulder Stops.
  • Guided Drivers (Hex Platform and Conical Platform) for controlled implant insertion.
  • Guided Components (Tissue Punches, Surgical Rachet, 1.25mmD Hex Driver, Fixation Pins).
  • Reusable, color-coded, steam-sterilizable tray for organization and transport.
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Dr. Frank Sindoni

"The DIRECTguide's fully guided solution was an obvious choice. The keyless design provides excellent surgical site visualization, and the reduced drill protocol is a major factor in improving my team's overall procedural efficiency." — Frank T. Sindoni, DDS, MD, Board Certified Oral Surgeon, Amherst Associates, Williamsville, N.Y.

Citation Library

1. Abdelhay N, Prasad S, Gibson MP. Failure rates associated with guided versus non-guided dental implant placement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BDJ Open. 2021 Aug 18;7(1):31. doi: 10.1038/s41405-021-00086-1. PMID: 34408127; PMCID: PMC8373900. [Validation not performed with Implant Direct products] 

2. DIRECTguide Technical Guide OL-192236 

3. Ku JK, Lee J, Lee HJ, Yun PY, Kim YK. Accuracy of dental implant placement with computer-guided surgery: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Oral Health. 2022 Jan 16;22(1):8. doi: 10.1186/s12903-022-02046-z. PMID: 35034613; PMCID: PMC8762866.  [Validation not performed with Implant Direct products] 

4. Digital Library Validation report, TP-191375 

5. Usability Engineering Summative Evaluation SUR-191817 

6. IBID. 

7. DIRECTguide Drill Adoption Report ER-224 

8. Digital Library Validation Report TP-192195 

9. IBID. 

10. Product Data on File at Corporate Office, Thousand Oaks, CA. March 1, 2026 

11. Digital Library Validation Report TP-192195 

12. Shi Y, Wang J, Ma C, Shen J, Dong X, Lin D. A systematic review of the accuracy of digital surgical guides for dental implantation. Int J Implant Dent. 2023 Oct 25;9(1):38. doi: 10.1186/s40729-023-00507-w. PMID: 37875645; PMCID: PMC10597938. [Validation not performed with Implant Direct products] 

13. Colombo M, Mangano C, Mijiritsky E, Krebs M, Hauschild U, Fortin T. Clinical applications and effectiveness of guided implant surgery: a critical review based on randomized controlled trials. BMC Oral Health. 2017 Dec 13;17(1):150. doi: 10.1186/s12903-017-0441-y. PMID: 29237427; PMCID: PMC5729259. [Validation not performed with Implant Direct products]