Maxilla Reconstruction with Xenograft Blocks to Allow Implant Rehabilitation: A Case Report

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2023 Jul-Aug;43(4):507-515. doi: 10.11607/prd.5852.

Abstract

Reducing patient morbidity is one of the challenging goals of proper surgical techniques. The rehabilitation success begins with a good surgical plan. Scientifically proven biomaterials are excellent options to overcome the lack of autologous bone for maxillary reconstructions. This case report presents a clinical case of maxillary reconstruction combining guided bone regeneration with xenograft blocks and maxillary sinus elevation. This technique achieved maxillary rehabilitation with a fixed implant-supported prosthesis of a challenging case. The clinical case has an 18-month follow-up with no major complications and excellent clinical and radiographic results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Transplantation / methods
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous* / methods
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Heterografts
  • Humans
  • Maxilla / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxilla / surgery
  • Maxillary Sinus / surgery

Substances

  • Dental Implants