The Accuracy of Virtual Surgical Planning in Free Fibula Mandibular Reconstruction: Comparison of Planned and Final Results

Costs incurred by applying computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing techniques for the reconstruction of maxillofacial defects

“…However, the advantages of using CAD/CAM technology have been exhaustively reported in recent studies. Our experience agrees with the outcomes of most studies, concluding that the advantages of CAD/CAM technology compared with conventional technique are: the potential to more comprehensively restore craniofacial defects, the possibility of preplanning segmental osteotomies, the performance of osteotomies by means of custom-made cutting guides with the flap pedicle still in continuity, the use of a stereolithographic model to confirm proper configuration of osseous flaps, more effective condylar positioning, and the shortening of transplant ischemia time (Picard-Ami et al, 1990;Roser et al, 2010;Sharaf et al, 2010;Rohner et al, 2012;Schepers et al, 2012;Wang et al, 2012;Seruya et al, 2013;Ayoub et al, 2014).…”

A bar-retained overdenture as an external fixator device in a three-dimensional CAD/CAM-based surgical reconstruction of the mandible

“…The fixation of an implant drill guide requires auxiliary implants. As described by others (Antony et al, 2011;Freudlsperger et al, 2014;Roser et al, 2010;Schepers et al, 2013), 3D CAD/CAMsupported reconstruction of the mandible improves outcome and reduces surgery time. Considering that the fibula is harvested by a two-team approach in most circumstances, poor communication between the teams could lead to insufficient symmetry .…”

Worldwide 10-Year Systematic Review of Treatment Trends in Fibula Free Flap for Mandibular Reconstruction

“…The concept of CAD-CAM has only emerged in the past ten years [18] and is being used internationally, as shown in our results. In this technique, a 3-D image generated from the patient's CT scan is used to virtually plan the resection and reconstruction.…”