Customed 3D-printed Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Implant for Secondary Salvage Reconstruction of Mandibular Defects: Case Report and Literature Review.
J Craniofac Surg
; 34(8): 2460-2463, 2023.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37264507
ABSTRACT
Given the insufficient height of single-barrel fibula and inadequate bone volume of double-barrel vascularized fibula in mandibular reconstruction, it is a better choice to combine the upper full-thickness vascularized fibula with the lower half-thickness nonvascularized fibula. However, the nonvascularized fibula may fail due to complications, affecting the facial shape and occlusal function. Polyetheretherketone is a thermoplastic polymer used for bone defect reconstruction due to its good mechanical properties and biocompatibility. This case report mainly presents a secondary salvage reconstruction of the mandible by using customed 3-dimensional-printing polyetheretherketone, which restored the continuity and symmetry of the mandible, improved the patient's facial shape, and restored functional occlusion through dental implants. After a 28-month follow-up, no complications occurred, and the patient was satisfied with the final restoration.
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Mandibulares
/
Implantes Dentários
/
Reconstrução Mandibular
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Craniofac Surg
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article