A direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) root analogue implant placed in the anterior maxilla. Case report.

Authors :: Figliuzzi M
Giudice A
Rengo C
Fortunato L
Source :: Annali italiani di chirurgia [Ann Ital Chir] 2019 Mar 05; Vol. 8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Mar 05.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: Background: Modern cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) acquisition and three-dimensional (3D) image processing, combined with direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), allows custom-made, root-analogue implants (RAIs). Purpose: To demonstrate how DMLS permits customized titanium RAI production, with immediate insertion and restoration in a fresh extraction socket of the anterior maxilla. Materials and Methods: A titanium RAI perfect copy of the radicular unit needed for replacement was created by customized DMLS, and inserted into a fresh extraction socket of the esthetic area of the anterior maxilla. Results: Follow-up after 1 year: the DMLS RAI implant showed a satisfactory functional and esthetic integration, with no bone resorption or soft tissue recessions. Conclusions: The production of customized DMLS RAIs opens new interesting perspectives for immediate implantation. Key Words: Direct metal laser sintering, Root analogue implant.

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