The challenges of reconstruction and rehabilitation of atrophic jaw with an autogenous graft from skull cap – a case report

Abstract

Introduction: One of the challenges of maxillofacial surgery is the rehabilitation of patients with severe bone loss, using implant-supported prostheses. This challenge is based on the small remaining bone structure, and on the need to reconstruct the structure for the rehabilitation with autogenous or exogenous grafts. Case report : We report the case of a patient with severe maxillary atrophy, where a skullcap graft was performed associated with implant placement and prosthetic completion 14 months after the start of treatment. Final considerations : We demonstrate clinical safety for the use of extraoral grafts without complications, representing a good alternative treatment for this group of patients.