Customized 3D-Printed Titanium Mesh Developed for an Aesthetic Zone to Regenerate a Complex Bone Defect Resulting...

Area of Science:

• Dental implantology
• Oral surgery
• Regenerative medicine

Background:

• Alveolar ridge augmentation is crucial for dental implant success, particularly in complex bone defects.
• Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a primary method for alveolar bone reconstruction.
• Titanium mesh offers rigidity for space maintenance and contour stability in GBR procedures.

Observation:

• A 27-year-old female patient presented with severe aesthetic bone atrophy post-odontectomy.
• A surgical technique involving bone reconstruction and a customized titanium mesh was employed.
• The customized mesh was designed using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).

Findings:

• The customized titanium mesh provided a reliable alternative for lateral alveolar bone augmentation.
• The technique successfully reconstructed ridge deformities, addressing severe aesthetic bone atrophy.
• The rigid mesh maintained space and protected the bone graft during regeneration.

Implications:

• Customized titanium mesh is a valuable option for GBR in aesthetic maxillary defects.
• This approach can enhance outcomes for dental implantology in cases of significant bone loss.
• CAD/CAM technology enables precise fabrication of patient-specific mesh for optimal GBR results.