Not all surgical guides are created equal — and for clinicians who have committed to guided implant surgery, choosing the right system for a given case is as consequential as the choice of implant itself. A well-matched dental implant surgical guide improves accuracy, reduces surgical time, and sets the stage for a restorative result that matches the plan. A poorly specified or manufactured guide can introduce the very errors that guided surgery is designed to prevent. Understanding the Core Variables When evaluating a surgical guide for a specific case, clinicians should consider several intersecting variables: the type of guidance provided...