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3D Planning and Printing of Patient Specific Implants for Reconstruction of Bony Defects
Published on: August 4, 2020
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Vertical 3D Bone Reconstruction with Simultaneous Implantation: A Case Series Report.
Summary
This study shows that combining the shell technique for bone augmentation with simultaneous dental implantation offers excellent bone reconstruction and stability. This approach significantly reduces overall treatment time by 4 to 9 months.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Periodontology
- Dental Implantology
Background:
- Tooth loss causes alveolar bone loss, complicating dental implant placement.
- Traditional bone augmentation extends treatment by 4-9 months.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate short-term outcomes of 3D bone augmentation using the shell technique combined with simultaneous implantation.
- To assess bone reconstruction and stability following this combined procedure.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 10 patients undergoing autologous bone augmentation (shell technique) and immediate implantation.
- Measured vertical bone defect, graft height, bone resorption at 4 months and 1 year post-prosthetics, and implant vertical bone loss.
Main Results:
- Initial vertical bone defect averaged 3.1 mm.
- Bone resorption was minimal (0.4 mm at 4 months, 0.45 mm at 1 year).
- Total bone loss was 0.85 mm, with 0.45 mm vertical bone loss around the implant after 1 year.
Conclusions:
- Simultaneous vertical bone augmentation (shell technique) and implantation yield excellent bone reconstruction and stability.
- This combined approach effectively reduces overall treatment duration for patients needing bone augmentation.
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