Successful Rehabilitation with Corticobasal Implants in a Diabetic and Hypertensive Patient with Atrophic Maxillary Alveolar Ridge- Case Report

The loss of dentition can significantly impact an individual’s overall well-being, leading to functional, phonetic and aesthetic challenges. Dental implants are commonly used for replacing missing teeth. However, in certain situations, such as atrophic residual alveolar ridges, the placement of conventional dental implants becomes challenging without additional surgeries like bone augmentation, ridge splitting or nerve lateralization. Many patients requiring dental implant treatment are geriatric and they may be unable to undergo complex, multiple surgeries due to medical or financial limitations. In such cases, corticobasal implants offer a highly optimistic treatment option. This case report demonstrates the successful placement of corticobasal implants in a diabetic and hypertensive geriatric patient with an atrophic maxillary alveolar ridge.