Full-Arch Guided Restoration and Bone Regeneration: A Complete Digital Workflow Case Report

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Digital Dentistry
• Implantology

Background:

• Complex dental rehabilitations pose significant challenges in surgical planning and prosthesis design.
• A digital approach offers enhanced workflow support, intraoperative precision, and improved long-term prognosis.

Observation:

• A digital workflow was utilized for a complex upper jaw regeneration and dental implant case.
• Surgical guides, Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin (L-PRF), and 3D printing facilitated extensive bone regeneration, soft tissue augmentation, and prosthesis fabrication.
• Digital scans, smile design, and facial bite registrations were key to achieving acceptable aesthetics and function.

Findings:

• Computer-assisted implantology, utilizing surgical guides, achieved primary stability and optimal emergence profiles in a severely reabsorbed maxilla.
• Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) aided bone regeneration, reduced post-operative discomfort, and accelerated soft tissue healing.
• The digital workflow enabled the creation of aesthetically pleasing and functional full-arch prostheses with minimal patient discomfort.

Implications:

• Digital workflows and computer-assisted implantology provide a safe and precise method for complex dental implant surgeries.
• Further research is needed to fully integrate digital protocols across all stages of dental implant treatment.
• This approach has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes and treatment efficiency in restorative dentistry.