Prosthetic rehabilitation of atrophic jaws with custom-made subperiosteal implants
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Researchers have recently reported that custom-made subperiosteal implants can be revived with the development of digital technologies as an alternative to regenerative techniques. The aim of this case report is to describe the application of hybrid prostheses with custom-made subperiosteal implants in the prosthetic rehabilitation of the atrophic mandible and maxilla. Data obtained from a 60-year-old patient with atrophic mandible and maxilla by computed tomography were used to produce a three-dimensional (3D) model of the implant site. The subperiosteal implants were designed with the 3-matic program (Materialise, Leuven, Belgium) to be highly compatible with the 3D model. The standard triangle language file of the designed subperiosteal implants was transferred to a selective laser melting machine (EP-M150 Pro, Beijing, China) and fabricated from titanium material (Custimesh, Kayseri, Turkey). These custom-made subperiosteal implants were fixed to the patient's mandible and maxilla under general anesthesia. The rehabilitation of the atrophic jaws was completed 5–6 weeks after surgery with the prepared metal-ceramic hybrid prostheses. The patient had no postoperative complications. During the 6-month follow-up period, no biologic or mechanical complications developed. Researchers have recently suggested that subperiosteal implants can be revived with the development of digital technologies as an alternative to regenerative techniques, which supports the results in this case report. Custom-made subperiosteal implants appear to be a strong alternative to regenerative procedures in the rehabilitation of atrophic jaw bones. Longer follow-up studies with large patient samples are needed in the future.
Source: International Dental Journal
Author: Mustafa Ayata
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,550
OpenAlex ID: W4403517543