Dental template retention pin

Intended purpose

A small, metal pin designed to anchor a custom-made surgical template that is fitted over the ridge of existing teeth and/or gum of a patient. It is used to provide initial stability during the first stage of a dental implantation procedure. It is inserted through lateral guide hole(s) in the template, and is pressed into pre-drilled hole(s) in the jawbone. It is used for implantation procedures where a tooth/teeth are missing and a template is used to provide the dentist with the correct drilling position(s) for the implant(s). This is a reusable device.