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Implementing 3D printing in alveolar ridge augmentation procedure - a case report.
Krikor Giragosyan1, Lyubomir Chenchev1, Vasilena Ivanova1
1Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Folia Medica
|November 8, 2024
Summary
Severe bone loss after tooth extraction complicates dental implant procedures. This case study shows how a 3D printed titanium mesh effectively restored bone volume for successful implant placement.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Tooth loss frequently results in significant bone dimension reduction, posing challenges for dental implantology and prosthetic restoration.
- Ridge augmentation techniques are crucial for increasing bone volume and ensuring sufficient surface area for subsequent dental treatments.
- Guided bone regeneration (GBR) utilizes various methods and materials to address bone defects.
Observation:
- This case report details the management of severe alveolar bone atrophy.
- A custom-designed 3D printed titanium mesh was employed as the primary intervention.
- The mesh facilitated the regeneration of bone dimensions necessary for implant rehabilitation.
Findings:
- The 3D printed titanium mesh effectively addressed severe bone atrophy.
- Successful bone regeneration was achieved, enabling subsequent dental implant placement.
- The patient received prosthetic rehabilitation following the ridge augmentation procedure.
Implications:
- 3D printed titanium meshes offer a viable solution for complex bone augmentation cases in dentistry.
- This technology enhances the predictability and success rates of dental implant procedures in atrophic jaws.
- Customized additive manufacturing holds significant potential for advancing reconstructive dentistry and patient outcomes.
