Description

Implant Guide 101 is Implant Ninja’s course on surgical guide fabrication with a complete digital workflow. Presented by Nate, introduced in the course as Implant Ninja’s “Digital Guru”, it takes you from importing STL and DICOM files to designing, printing and finishing tooth-supported and edentulous guides. The course is organised in 9 modules with 41 videos (14.1 GB), plus sample files to practise on.

Implant Guide 101: course details, format and access

If you need help opening the ZIP file, see our FAQ.

About your instructor

The course is taught by Nate, presented by Implant Ninja as its “Digital Guru”. It closes with a dedicated “About Nate” video, an FAQ section in which he answers common questions about guides, and a recorded 2020 Implant Ninja webinar.

Who Implant Guide 101 is for

• Dentists new to guided surgery who want to understand how a surgical guide fits into an implant case.
• Implant dentists placing freehand who are considering a guided workflow.
• Restorative dentists who want implant positions planned around the final restoration.
• Dental team members involved in scanning, planning or preparing guided cases.

Implant Guide 101 pairs well with Implant Ninja: Implant Surgery 101 for the surgical basics. Once guided single sites feel routine, Implant Ninja: Advanced Surgical Guides & AoX is the next level. For help sequencing courses, read our guide on how to choose online dental courses.

What you will learn in Implant Guide 101 (9 modules)

1. Introduction: course overview and welcome video
2. Get your files & software: the two programs to download, sample STL and DICOM files, a quick CBCT tip and a bonus intraoral scanning module
3. Designing partially edentulous guides: Blue Sky basics, importing and aligning STL & DICOM, implant placement, guide fabrication, scatter, digital extraction and alignment tips
4. Edentulous guides: patient data acquisition, setting up the view, mapping the nerve, importing the denture DICOM and STL, adding implants, planning restorative space, finishing the guide
5. 3D printers: Form 2, Asiga and Ackuretta reviews, set-up, printing and cleaning
6. You are done: closing video “About Nate”
7. Bonus FAQ: tooth-supported vs tissue-supported guides, guide tubes yes or no
8. Bonus intraoral scanning: set-up, lower anteriors and posteriors, missed surfaces, maxillary arch, bite registration
9. Bonus webinar: 2020 Implant Ninja webinar on advanced concepts

How to get the most from Implant Guide 101

1. Plan along with the lessons: take a simple single-implant case and plan it step by step while you watch.
2. Talk to your laboratory or planning provider: share what you learn so your guide requests are clear and complete.
3. Keep the restoration in mind: the restorative logic behind implant position is discussed in The Single-Tooth Implant.
4. Do not skip supervised practice: a guide supports placement, and a video course does not replace hands-on training under supervision.

For guidelines and clinical resources on implant planning, the International Team for Implantology (ITI) is a helpful reference.

Continue after Implant Guide 101

• Implant Ninja: Implant Restorations 101: the restorative phase that guided planning is designed for.
• Implant Ninja: All on X Course (Full Arch Implants): when you are ready for complete-arch cases.
• Implant Ninja: GBR (Guided Bone Regeneration): when the planned position lacks bone.
• Prosthetic Treatment of Malpositioned Implants — Osteocom: why accurate positioning matters later.

Frequently asked questions

Is Implant Guide 101 suitable for beginners?

Yes. It is an introductory course on guided placement. Dentists already treating complex guided cases may prefer the advanced course in the series.

Who teaches Implant Guide 101?

Implant Guide 101 is taught by Nate (Farley), Implant Ninja’s “Digital Guru”.

How many videos are in Implant Guide 101 and how big is the download?

41 videos in 9 modules + Word guides and sample STL/DICOM files. The full course is 14.1 GB. Make sure you have enough free disk space before downloading.

Which software is used?

The design lessons use Blue Sky Plan. Module 2 explains which two programs to download and provides sample STL and DICOM files so you can follow along.

How do I receive the course?

After payment confirmation, the course files are available in your account with unlimited downloads and no expiry date. Unzip on a computer to access the videos. Live sessions and access to the original course platform are not included.

Can I watch the videos on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Once unzipped on a computer, the video files can be copied to and played on most phones and tablets. For refunds or access issues, see our refund and returns policy.