Treatment of Seven Severely Atrophic Maxillary Full-Arch Cases Using Digitally Planned and Produced Immediately Loaded Screw-Retained Subperiosteal Implants: A Case Series with Surgical and Initial Prosthetic Outcomes.
Gary Orentlicher, Peter Rekawek, Ariana Etessami et al.
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Case in brief
This case series details the treatment of seven patients with severely atrophic maxillae using digitally planned and custom-milled subperiosteal implants. These implants were rigidly fixated and allowed for immediate loading with fixed provisional and definitive restorations. The approach provided a viable alternative for patients where conventional treatments were contraindicated or had failed, demonstrating successful surgical and initial prosthetic outcomes.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider digitally planned subperiosteal implants as a viable option for rehabilitating patients with severely atrophic maxillae, especially when traditional methods are not feasible.
Why it matters
This case series highlights the potential of innovative implant techniques to improve outcomes in challenging dental rehabilitation scenarios, expanding treatment options for edentulous patients.