Federica Riva

Dr. Federica Riva


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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

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

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Francesco GrecchiFrancesco Grecchi
Francesco Grecchi
Piero Antonio ZeccaPiero Antonio Zecca
Piero Antonio Zecca
AMAldo Macchi
Aldo Macchi
AMAlessandro Mangano
Alessandro Mangano
FRFederica Riva
Federica Riva
Carlo  ManganoCarlo Mangano
Carlo Mangano
Direct Laser Metal Sintering (DLMS) is an additive manufacturing (AM) technique that is capable of manufacturing metal parts according to a three-dimensional (3D) design made using computer-assisted-design (CAD) software, thanks to a powerful laser beam that melts selectively micro-powder layers, one on top of the other, until the desired object is generated. With DMLS, it is now possible to fabricate custom-made titanium implants for oral and maxillofacial applications. We present the case of a 67-year-old woman diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma of the mandible. The patient underwent subtotal mandibular resection; conventional reconstruction procedures failed to rehabilitate the function of the mandible. A prosthesis replacing the resected mandible was designed and fabricated using a digital workflow. The extensive bone defect was rehabilitated with a prosthesis replacing the mandibular bone and supporting a morse-taper dental prosthesis. The masticatory function was reestablished.