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Customized 3D-Printed Subperiosteal Titanium Implants for Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Atrophic Maxilla in Geriatric
Milad Abdusalam A Milad1, Abdulsalam E E Ibrahim1, Ahmed Glewan Mohamed2
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Sebha University, Sebha City, Libya, sebhau.edu.ly.
Background:
Severe maxillary atrophy in older individuals poses an obstacle for placement of conventional dental implants, often associated with bone grafting procedures, morbidity, and prolonged healing. Custom-made, 3D-printed subperiosteal titanium implants have emerged as a promising, minimally invasive alternative. So, the aim of the case report study is to explore the success of maxilla atrophy rehabilitation using custom-made subperiosteal implants. The case report of a 72-year-old female with Cawood Class VI atrophy demonstrated exceptional outcomes: 100% survival, a visual analog scale (VAS) score of 9.5/10, and no complications at 12-month follow-up. The subperiosteal implants have numerous advantages in comparison with the conventional bone grafting with the interosseous implant insertion technique, such as a one-step process for atrophic bone in order to improve the treatment plan and reduce the length of the overall required time.
Conclusion:
Customized 3D-printed subperiosteal implants are a viable and effective treatment option for elderly patients with severe maxillary atrophy, offering high survival rates, good functional outcomes, and high patient satisfaction while avoiding the need for bone grafts.
