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One of the first questions from anyone who discovers the patient-specific titanium plate: how long until the problem is solved for good? See the step-by-step process and the real timeframes for each stage.
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Every case moves at its own pace, but in general, treatment with a patient-specific plate follows these stages:
The surgeon clinically evaluates your case and orders the CT scan, the foundation for all the digital planning.
Our engineering team designs the patient-specific plate based on your anatomy. The surgeon reviews and approves the design before it moves on to fabrication.
The piece is printed in grade 5 titanium by additive manufacturing (DMLS) and goes through quality control before being sent to the surgeon.
Because the piece arrives ready-made and custom-fitted, the surgery tends to be faster and more predictable than traditional grafting, with no need for improvisation.
The period for returning to normal activities, following the surgeon's instructions. Recovery is usually more comfortable than with a conventional bone graft.
The final stage with the implant dentist, for placing the definitive teeth on the reconstructed structure.
From the first exam to surgery, treatment usually takes 1 to 2 months — far less than the 6 to 12 months typical of traditional bone grafting, which requires bone consolidation time before the implant.
A bone graft depends on the body's biological response: after it is placed, you have to wait for the new bone to consolidate before installing the implant — a process that can take 4 to 9 months. The patient-specific plate does not depend on that wait, because it is custom-made to anchor in the bone that already exists, eliminating the consolidation stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
In general, 3 to 8 weeks between the CT scan, digital planning, the surgeon's approval, and the fabrication of the plate. The timeframe varies with the complexity of the case.
Most patients return to normal activities in 2 to 4 weeks, following the surgeon's instructions.
Yes, in most cases. Traditional grafting usually takes 6 to 12 months in total. The patient-specific plate eliminates the bone consolidation wait, shortening the treatment.
They are reference timeframes. The exact time depends on the complexity of the bone loss, the clinical condition, and the evaluation of the surgeon in charge.
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