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Custom-made subperiosteal implants for atrophic maxilla rehabilitation: a digital approach

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Full-arch reconstruction with dental implants is considered the gold standard for dental rehabilitation. However, in cases of advanced maxillary atrophy, the placement of conventional implants may be unfeasible. Such situations can be managed using zygomatic implants or, alternatively, by placing subperiosteal implants. Observation: A 74-year-old completely edentulous woman with severe maxillary atrophy was treated using two subperiosteal implants. A provisional prosthesis was delivered 48 hours after the surgical procedure. Conclusion: Subperiosteal implant placement appears to be an effective alternative to zygomatic implants for the rehabilitation of the atrophic maxilla. This has been made feasible by the development of patient-specific virtual planning protocols.

Source: Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery

DOI: 10.1051/mbcb/2025021

Authors: Thomas Le Chêne, Sébastien Duffort, Alexis Oillic

Institutions: Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Lyon Sud

Language: English

Topic: Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413062539