Prosthodontic rehabilitation using a patient-specific implant in an anterior maxilla with severe alveolar bone deficiency: A clinical report.

Severe alveolar bone deficiency in the anterior maxilla challenges prosthodontic rehabilitation, particularly when conventional endosseous implants are unfeasible. This clinical report describes the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a patient with extensive anterior maxillary bone deficiency using a digitally planned patient-specific implant. Following clinical and radiographic evaluation, a custom implant was designed using 3-dimensional imaging and computer-aided design to adapt to the residual bone anatomy. The implant was surgically placed and restored as part of a complete mouth prosthodontic rehabilitation. At 1-year follow-up, clinical and radiographic evaluation demonstrated stable implant integration, satisfactory prosthetic function, and esthetic results. Within the limitations of this clinical report, patient-specific implants may represent a suitable treatment option for selected patients with severe anterior maxillary bone deficiency where a conventional implant-supported prosthesis is not feasible.