Patient-specific metal structures in maxillofacial reconstructive surgery and dental implantology

The number of patients requiring maxillofacial reconstructive surgery is growing every year. Selecting the most advanced reconstructive technique and the most effective material is a pressing issue. Analysis of modern surgical treatment methods for patients with anomalies, defects, and deformities following trauma and oncological surgery in the maxillofacial region, alveolar bone atrophy, and metal materials allows for the selection of the optimal reconstructive option for achieving positive results with minimal risk of complications. The review article analyzes modern research (2022–2025) on the use of metal materials and structures in reconstructive surgeries and dental implantation, and identifies indications, limitations, and implementation prospects. The review utilized electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, eLIBRARY, CyberLeninka, and Google Scholar, as well as the Russian State Library. Articles and publications covering experimental and clinical studies on this topic were also included.