To describe the surgical removal of a long-standing infected mandibular staple implant and subsequent reconstruction using narrow-diameter implants, highlighting the significance of addressing long-term complications.
Key Findings:
The patient had recurrent infections associated with the staple implant, leading to significant bone loss and impacting her quality of life.
Digital planning allowed for a customized surgical approach and risk mitigation, demonstrating its value in complex cases.
Successful removal of the infected implant and preparation for future reconstruction were achieved, paving the way for improved patient outcomes.
Interpretation:
The case highlights the complications associated with long-term mandibular staple implants and underscores the importance of digital planning in complex surgical cases, which can enhance surgical precision and patient safety.
Limitations:
The case report is based on a single patient experience, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Long-term outcomes of the reconstruction are not yet available, and potential biases in the case report should be considered.
Conclusion:
The removal of a long-standing infected mandibular staple implant can be successfully managed with careful planning and execution, leading to potential functional rehabilitation, and emphasizes the critical role of digital planning in similar surgical interventions.
