Journal of Orthodontics & Endodontics

Assessment of 3�?�dimensional bone augmentation of severely atrophied maxillary alveolar ridges using patient�?�specific poly ether�?�ether ketone (PEEK) sheets

This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of virtually designed polyether�ether ketone (PEEK) sheets to delineate and maintains the three�dimensional patient's maxillary alveolar ridge.

Materials and methods: Fourteen patients (34 implants) with severely atrophied anterior maxillary alveolar ridges underwent rehabilitation using custom�made CAD/CAM PEEK sheets acting as a containment system for interpositional mix of particulate autogenous and xenogeneic bone graft, fixed by mono�cortical screws. Radiographic Assessment included measurements of linear changes in the vertical and horizontal dimensions on cross�sectional cuts of computed tomography (CBCT) using special software.

Results: Wound healing was uneventful for all the patients except one patient that showed wound break down 2 weeks postoperatively, which did not affect the outcome of the procedure. CBCT scans were interpreted to compare the quantity of both vertical and horizontal bone preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively. Statistical analyses demonstrated a significant difference between the results of both time intervals, with a mean vertical and horizontal bone gain was 3.47 mm(±1.46) and 3.42 (±1.1) with a Pâ?value of (.0001). The customized sheets were removed 6 months postoperative with the successful placement of dental implants.

Conclusion: The virtual planning of three�dimensional maxillary alveolar ridge augmentation utilizing patient�specific PEEK sheets deemed successful to restore the deficient ridge and to accommodate suitable size dental implants.

Author(s):

Ahmed Barakat

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