A New Method for Computer-Aided Operation Planning for Extensive Mandibular Reconstruction

Computer-assisted Mandibular Reconstruction with Vascularized Iliac Crest Bone Graft

“…In most cases stereolithographic models are used to preoperatively provide an exact 3D replica of the mandible and to contour the missing bony area of the jaw [6]. Other methods draw on prebent plates for conducting mandibular reconstruction [7]. The aim of the current study was to evaluate whether mandibular reconstructions with vascularized iliac bone grafts from a surgical guide based on computer-assisted planning are more favorable compared to the conventional technique.…”

Use of three-dimensional, CAD/CAM-assisted, virtual surgical simulation and planning in the pediatric craniofacial population

“…1b). Cutting jigs and a prebent 2.0 mm reconstruction plate were prefabricated as previously described [1].…”

“…VSP and CAD/CAM have been used to virtually simulate and pre-fabricate cutting guides for surgeries including: post-traumatic cranial reconstruction, cranial vault remodeling, midface advancement, mandibular distraction, mandibular reconstruction, and orthognathic surgery [1,2]. In each case, the use of VSP and CAD/CAM has been shown to improve efficiency and accuracy, and decrease operating time, blood loss, handling trauma and ischemia time of the bone segments [2e9].…”

A new soft-tissue simulation strategy for cranio-maxillofacial surgery using facial muscle template model

“…Three-dimensional imaging and rapid-prototyping technique help surgeons to plan the operation both on virtual and tangible models, whereas optical tracking technology enables the intra-operative guidance in the operating theater for various CMF applications (Hallermann et al, 2006;Chapuis et al, 2007). Along with the successful applications on rigid anatomical parts, there have been increasing demands on predicting soft-tissue changes after CMF surgeries.…”