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S Lico1, C Andrisani2, M Andreasi Bassi3
1Private practitioner in Olevano Romano, Rome, Italy.
Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents
|July 11, 2017
Summary
Minimally invasive surgery using computer-guided techniques enables dental implant placement in the upper jaw without extracting impacted teeth. This approach reduces surgical invasiveness and complications, enhancing patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oral Surgery
- Implant Dentistry
- Computer-Aided Surgery
Background:
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques offer significant advantages in dental procedures.
- Implant-prosthetic rehabilitation in the upper jaw can be challenging with impacted teeth.
Observation:
- A case report details implant-prosthetic rehabilitation in a patient with impacted teeth (1.3 and 2.3) in the upper jaw.
- Computer-guided surgery was employed to address the impacted dental elements.
Findings:
- Computer-guided surgery allowed for implant rehabilitation without extracting the impacted teeth.
- Bone regeneration of extraction sockets was performed concurrently, minimizing invasiveness.
- The methodology's predictability was evaluated by comparing virtual planning with clinical outcomes.
Implications:
- This technique reduces surgical invasiveness and post-operative complications.
- Computer-guided surgery enhances the predictability of complex implant cases.
- It presents a viable alternative for patients with impacted teeth requiring dental implants.
