Emilie Thorel

Mrs. Emilie Thorel

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 January 2022 in MRS Bulletin
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YRYago Raymond
Yago Raymond
LJLinh Johansson
Linh Johansson
ETEmilie Thorel
Emilie Thorel
Maria-Pau GinebraMaria-Pau Ginebra
Maria-Pau Ginebra

20 April 2024 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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LJLinh Johansson
Linh Johansson
JLJose Luis Latorre
Jose Luis Latorre
MLMargaux Liversain
Margaux Liversain
ETEmilie Thorel
Emilie Thorel
YRYago Raymond
Yago Raymond
Maria-Pau GinebraMaria-Pau Ginebra
Maria-Pau Ginebra
Background: The anterior maxilla is challenging regarding aesthetic rehabilitation. Current bone augmentation techniques are complex and 3D-printed bioceramic bone grafts can simplify the intervention. Aim: A four-teeth defect in the anterior maxilla was reconstructed with a 3D-printed synthetic patient-specific bone graft in a staged approach for dental implant delivery. Methods: The bone graft was designed using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images. The bone graft was immobilized with fixation screws. Bone augmentation was measured on CBCT images at 11 days and 8 and 13 months post-surgery. A biopsy sample was retrieved at reentry (10 months post-augmentation) and evaluated by histological and micro-computed tomography assessments. The definitive prosthesis was delivered 5 months post-reentry and the patient attended a visit 1-year post-loading. Results: A total bone width of 8 mm was achieved (3.7 mm horizontal bone gain). The reconstructed bone remained stable during the healing period and was sufficient for placing two dental implants (with an insertion torque > 35 N·cm). The fractions of new bone, bone graft, and soft tissue in the biopsy were 40.77%, 41.51%, and 17.72%, respectively. The histological assessment showed no signs of encapsulation, and mature bone was found in close contact with the graft, indicating adequate biocompatibility and suggesting osteoconductive properties of the graft. At 1-year post-loading, the soft tissues were healthy, and the dental implants were stable. Conclusions: The anterior maxilla’s horizontal ridge can be reconstructed using a synthetic patient-specific 3D-printed bone graft in a staged approach for implant placement. The dental implants were stable and successful 1-year post-loading.