Alveolar ridge augmentation with 3D‐printed synthetic bone blocks: A clinical case series

Abstract

Abstract This report documents the clinical and histological outcome of 3D‐printed calcium phosphate blocks placed in two‐stage procedures to successfully rehabilitate atrophic alveolar ridges. This approach yielded a functionally favorable result. Histological evaluations were performed after healing periods of 6 months and showed ongoing bone regeneration and sprouting capillaries.

Keywords

• 3D‐printing
• alveolar bone regeneration
• bone block grafting
• calcium phosphate