Guided surgery with narrow implants and immediate loading as a safe alternative for functional rehabilitation of the anterior mandible: Case Report

Abstract

The use of narrow-diameter implants has emerged as a viable alternative for the treatment of cases of severe resorption of the alveolar process, a condition that often imposes limitations on the rehabilitation of the anterior region of the mandible and, in many cases, makes the installation of conventional implants unfeasible. The objective of this case report was to evaluate the results of the installation of narrow- diameter dental implants (NDIs) in the functional rehabilitation of the anterior region of the mandible in a 78-year-old patient who presented severe tooth mobility and significant bone loss. The treatment included the extraction of the affected teeth and the subsequent guided installation of Narrow GM implants with the immediate loading technique, combined with guided bone regeneration (GBR), thus restoring masticatory function and improving the patient's quality of life. Therefore, this case report contributes to the growing evidence that narrow-diameter implants (NDIs), combined with the immediate loading technique, are an effective alternative to regular-diameter implants, especially in cases of severe bone loss in the anterior region of the mandible.