A custom implant is unique in its anatomical form and it is made specifically for a particular patient. It combines the collaborative skills of the surgeon, the designer and the manufacturer, for the best possible outcome.
Modular implants encompass a group of components, which when assembled, form a functional implant that replaces partly, or totally, a long bone and a joint.
Reconstruction of large maxillectomy defects following tumour resection presents a formidable challenge to both surgeons and prosthodontists. However, it is possible, by using transport distraction osteogenesis (TDO) to re-form a functional palatal vault, alveolar ridge that can house dental implants and a vestibule for the supportive form and function of cheeks.
