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Acknowledgments
The authors thank patients, nurses, and physicians for their support with patients' material and reports. Moreover, the authors thank all of our colleagues for helpful discussions. The authors thank Prof Dr Christoph Hämmerle, University of Zürich, for histologic examinations.
The authors declare that they have no competing interests. M.S. developed the methodology (owner of pa...
BMP-2/ACS7
bone morphogenetic protein 2/ absorbable collagen sponge 7
CAD/CAM
computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing
CBCT
cone beam computerized tomography
CBR
customized bone regeneration
DICOM
digital imaging and communication in medicine
GBR
guided bone regeneration
3DP
three-dimensional printing
Conclusion
This case report presents a novel patient-specific customized lattice structure made of titanium, which is suitable for shaping and rebuilding a bone defect in complex anatomic situations. Clinical and histologic results demonstrated this protocol as a successful and predictable procedure for rebuilding an atrophied bone defect. Further studies are needed to evaluate the effects and be...
Discussion
In this case report, a customized patient-specific lattice structure was used for horizontal and vertical augmentation in the posterior mandible. It offered a precise fit and high stability after screw fixation as already proven in recent studies for preformed meshes. A customized mesh shortens duration of surgery and offers all benefits of reduced time for intervention and improved su...
Results
According to the patient's request, a closure of the interdental gap was necessary to improve the cosmetic and functional outcome. Therefore, an implant placement was required. Alternative treatment options such as conventional prosthetics (bridge #27 to #30 and #31) would have to deal with a wide range and may result in reduced mechanical stability. In this case, the posterior teeth (#30...
Materials and Methods
Participant
A 61-year-old healthy woman without any medical history showed a highly atrophied segment of the right lower posterior mandible (#29 and #28). The significant vertical and transversal deficit, as well as the challenging soft tissue situation, made a functionally and esthetically satisfying implant placement impossible (Figures 1 and 2).
Figure 1. Clinical app...
Introduction
For some patients, dental implants would not be an option without horizontal or vertical bone augmentation. Alveolar bone defects may be treated with various bone regeneration techniques including block bone graft, guided bone regeneration (GBR), ridge splitting, and distraction osteogenesis, as well as sinus floor augmentation procedures in the upper jaw.
Titanium meshes have been...
Marcus Seiler, DDS1; Peer W. Kämmerer, MD, DDS, PhD, MA2; Michael Peetz, PhD3; Amely G. Hartmann, DDS1
1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Private Practice, Filderstadt, Germany.
2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
3 Dental Campus, Zürich, Switzerland.
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