Dental Osteotomy Appliance and Preparation Method

A dental device for guiding a drill bit, the dental device comprising:

• a platform adapted to be mounted on a person's jaw;
• one or more adjustable drill guides coupled to the platform;
• and
• a form-fit bite cap seatable over the platform.

A method of preparing for a dental osteotomy, the method comprising:

• applying impression material to a dental appliance;
• conforming the impression material to a person's dentition;
• inserting a drill path alignment tool through a drill guide coupled to the dental appliance;
• and
• moving the drill path alignment tool to a selected position and angular orientation, relative to the dental appliance, that is consistent with a position and angular orientation of a planned dental implant;
• wherein movement of the drill path alignment tool moves the drill guide to the selected position and angular orientation, thereby configuring the dental appliance and associated drill guide to guide a dental osteotomy.