Custom 3D printed titanium reconstruction plate with in-situ tissue engineering for the reconstruction and dental rehabilitation of a severely infected atrophic mandible. A review of technique

Purpose: This article aims to introduce the novel technique of utilization of a custom 3D titanium printed reconstruction combined with in-situ tissue engineering for the reconstruction and dental rehabilitation of an infected severely atrophic mandible. Technique: A 3-staged approach was used to re...

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Main Authors: James C. Melville, DDS FACS (Author), Victoria A. Mañón, DDS MD MBA (Author), Alfredo R. Arribas, DDS (Author), Mark E. Wong, DDS FACS FACD (Author)
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Published: Elsevier, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Purpose: This article aims to introduce the novel technique of utilization of a custom 3D titanium printed reconstruction combined with in-situ tissue engineering for the reconstruction and dental rehabilitation of an infected severely atrophic mandible. Technique: A 3-staged approach was used to remove the failing implants and debride the mandible, eradicating the infection, followed by reconstruction of the severely atrophic mandible using tissue engineering supported by a customized 3D-printed titanium undercarriage and reconstruction plate for vertical and horizontal augmentation. Finally, a CAD/CAM 3D-printed surgical guide was used for optimal placement of 4 dental implants. Conclusion: A predictable and satisfactory reconstruct of a severely infected mandible with failing hardware to full dental rehabilitation and aesthetics was achieved by utilizing an amalgamation of state-of-the-art technology and tissue engineering.
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10.1016/j.dentre.2021.100005