A case of occlusal reconstruction by dental implant for extensive mandibular defects

Abstract

Patient: A 19-year-old male patient visited for lower anterior teeth treatment with dental implants. He had fallen from a high place onto his face, and had suffered a wide range of crest defects in the mandibular anterior region due to a complex fracture of the mandible. An iliac bone graft was performed from the inferior border of the mandible, then a superstructure for dental implants and fixed prosthesis for natural teeth were installed.

Discussion: A functional and esthetic dental implant prosthesis could be provided for a wide range of bone defects by combining iliac bone grafting and free gingival grafting for the complex fracture of the mandible.

Conclusion: Currently, no problems with the soft and hard tissue surrounding the implant are observed. It is necessary to monitor the bone resorption of the transplanted bone.