Rationale: The successful utilisation of three dimensional (3D) techniques in engineering a titanium patient specific implant (PSI) for a patient who underwent hemimaxillectomy following post COVID mucormycosis infection.
Patient concerns: Issues related to problems associated with resection following mucormycosis, such as occlusal function, aesthetics and facial asymmetry.
Diagnosis: The patient affected by mucormycosis was left with Aramany class 1 and Cordeiro type II sub total maxillectomy defect.
Treatment: The patient was operated for mucormycosis followed by reconstruction with patient specific implant.
Outcome: Positive clinical outcomes, including improved facial symmetry, function and psychological well being with immediate replacement of the teeth, the benefits of which far outweigh the traditional approach.
Take away lessons: The advances in the use of PSI by integration of 3D printing and computer aided design computer aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology for extensive and challenging defects in the maxillofacial region have been highlighted in this case report.
Keywords: Case report; occlusion; patient-specific implants; prosthetic rehabilitation; reconstructive surgery.
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