IMPLANT PLACEMENT ASSIST SYSTEM

1 . A method of forming a dental implant chamber in an alveolar ridge of a jawbone of a patient, the method comprising:

positioning an implant placement assist (IPA) system within a bone graft cavity of the jawbone of the patient, the IPA system including:

a non-osseous spacer having a surface that does not promote osseointegration; and

an anchor configured to stabilize the spacer within the bone graft cavity;

inserting a bone graft material around the IPA system in the bone graft cavity where augmentation is desired; and.

removing, after a healing period, the non-osseous spacer from the jawbone creating the dental implant chamber that is configured to receive a dental implant,

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-osseous spacer has a surface roughness value (Ra) equal to or less than 1 Ra such that osseointegration is not promoted.

3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the non-osseous spacer has a surface roughness value (Ra) about 0.03 Ra.

4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the anchor is formed of a bioresorbable material.

5 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the bioresorbable material is selected from at least one of polymers, copolymers, ceramics, and composites.

6 . The method of claim 1 , further including:

coupling an attachment member to the non-osseous anchor.

7 . The method of claim 6 , wherein the attachment member is selected from one of a cover screw and healing cap.

8 . The method of claim 1 , further including:

covering the bone graft cavity including the bone graft material and at least a portion of the IPA system with a membrane for the healing period.

9 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the membrane covers at least a portion of the non-osseous spacer.

10 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the membrane is formed form a bioresorbable material.

11 . The method of claim 1 , wherein, after removing the non-osseous spacer from the jawbone, the method further includes:

implanting the dental implant within the dental implant chamber.

12 . An implant placement assist (IPA) system for forming a dental implant chamber in a jawbone of a patient, the IPA system including:

a non-osseous spacer having a surface that does not promote osseointegration; and

an anchor configured to stabilize the spacer within a bone graft cavity of the patient. The IPA system of claim 12 , wherein the non-osseous spacer has a surface

13 . roughness value (Ra) equal to or less than 1 Ra such that osseointegration is not promoted.

14 . The IPA system of claim 12 , wherein the anchor is formed of a bioresorbable material.

15 . The IPA system of claim 14 , wherein the bioresorbable material is selected from at least one of polymers, copolymers, ceramics, and composites.

16 . The IPA system of claim 12 , wherein the anchor includes a plurality of pores.

17 . The IPA system of claim 12 , wherein the anchor further includes:

a plurality of fasteners configured to engage surrounding bone and secure the anchor to the jawbone of the patient.

18 . The IPA system of claim 12 , further including:

bone graft material to be inserted with the bone graft cavity and around the non-osseous spacer and the anchor.

19 . The IPA system of claim 18 , further including:

a bioresorbable membrane configured to be positioned over the bone graft cavity including the non-osseous spacer, the anchor, and the bone graft material for a healing period.

20 . The IPA system of claim 12 , further including at least one of:

a cover screw and

a healing cap, the cover screw and the healing cap configured to be coupled to the non-osseous anchor during a healing period.