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ArticleCase reports in dentistry2026

Customized 3D-Printed Subperiosteal Titanium Implants for Prosthetic Rehabilitation of Atrophic Maxilla in Geriatric Patients: A Case Report.

Milad Abdusalam A Milad, Abdulsalam E E Ibrahim, Ahmed Glewan Mohamed

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Milad Abdusalam A MiladDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Sebha University, Sebha City, Libya, sebhau.edu.ly.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8096-9273
Abdulsalam E E IbrahimDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Sebha University, Sebha City, Libya, sebhau.edu.ly.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3534-5442
Ahmed Glewan MohamedDepartment of Prevention and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Sebha University, Sebha City, Libya, sebhau.edu.ly.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6296-5121

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Abstract

Background: Severe maxillary atrophy in older individuals poses an obstacle for placement of conventional dental implants, often associated with bone grafting procedures, morbidity, and prolonged healing. Custom-made, 3D-printed subperiosteal titanium implants have emerged as a promising, minimally invasive alternative. So, the aim of the case report study is to explore the success of maxilla atrophy rehabilitation using custom-made subperiosteal implants. The case report of a 72-year-old female with Cawood Class VI atrophy demonstrated exceptional outcomes: 100% survival, a visual analog scale (VAS) score of 9.5/10, and no complications at 12-month follow-up. The subperiosteal implants have numerous advantages in comparison with the conventional bone grafting with the interosseous implant insertion technique, such as a one-step process for atrophic bone in order to improve the treatment plan and reduce the length of the overall required time. Conclusion: Customized 3D-printed subperiosteal implants are a viable and effective treatment option for elderly patients with severe maxillary atrophy, offering high survival rates, good functional outcomes, and high patient satisfaction while avoiding the need for bone grafts.

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3D-printed implantatrophic maxilladental rehabilitationelderlysubperiosteal implant

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PMCPMC13055993

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