Workflow for Maxilla/Mandible Individual [Mai^®] Implant by Integra Implants-How Individual Implants Are Manufactured

Area of Science:

• Biomaterials Engineering
• Medical Device Manufacturing
• Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

• Limited literature exists on the comprehensive workflow for designing and manufacturing patient-specific implants for maxillofacial applications.
• Existing research on subperiosteal implants lacks detailed procedural descriptions for custom-milled, screw-retained prosthodontic bridges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a step-by-step methodology for the production of personalized Mai Implants® for maxillofacial surgery.
• To detail the entire workflow from initial patient qualification to final product implantation.

Main Methods:

• Patient qualification and computational preparation including skull 3D printing.
• Digital planning, meshing, 3D printing, and milling of titanium components.
• Post-processing steps: cleaning, anodizing, laser marking, and sterilization.

Main Results:

• A complete workflow for producing custom-milled titanium implants with screw-retained features is described.
• The process encompasses all stages from design to sterilization, enabling technological analysis and development.

Conclusions:

• The described method provides a thorough approach to manufacturing personalized maxillofacial implants.
• Despite the high cost, Mai Implants® offer significant advantages over alternative treatments.