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Two different stereolithographic surgical guide systems, NobelGuide (Nobel Biocare) and Simplant (Dentsply), were compared clinically, and the survival rates of te planned immediately loaded dental implants with prefabricated provisional restorations were evaluated. Both types of stereolithographic surgical templates were sufficiently accurate in transferring the planned implant positions to the surgical field, allowing the placement of prefabricated provisionals. These technologies are most beneficial in patients in whom the simultaneous placement of multiple implants in combination with complex restorations is planned.