Implant-prosthetic rehabilitation in a patient with a longstanding mandibular graft.
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https://doi.org/10.35954/SM2023.42.2.5.e501Keywords:
Dental Implants, Dental Implantation, Bone Transplantation, Ribs, Prosthodontics, Dental Prosthesis.Abstract
Nowadays, it is becoming more and more frequent to see patients who underwent surgery for tumor removal and subsequent reconstruction with grafts at an early age, presenting both functional and esthetic problems. The use of implant-supported prostheses improves the quality of life, but at the same time represents a challenge due to the low availability of bone.
A clinical case of implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation is presented in a patient with a great mandibular bone deficit as a consequence of the removal of a neoplasm and subsequent rib graft. Two osseointegrated implants were placed in the remaining bone and rehabilitation with a removable prosthesis supported by a cast bar. Being a minimally invasive and conservative treatment, it was easily accepted by the patient and the improvement in both esthetics and function was notorious.
Received for review: November 2022.
Accepted for publication: June 2023.
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