The use of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing fabricated titanium prosthesis to restore maxillofacial defects: 4 cases report

Abstract

Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) techniques are leading to new and refined approaches to reconstructive surgery. While used mainly in craniofacial reconstruction so far, CAD-CAM technology has the potential for advances in every area of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Here we are reporting 4 different cases of maxillofacial defects reconstruction and the purpose of this report is to introduce a new methodology for contour restoration of the maxillofacial defects using CAD-CAM custom-made titanium prosthesis. With the help of CAD-CAM technology the rigid fixation of the custom-made titanium implants successfully restores the contour of maxillofacial defects in more symmetrical and aesthetic shape. However, without this technology restoring large defect is difficult as it requires strong prosthetic material like titanium use to restore the mandibular angle and border defects. We think that titanium prosthesis is an excellent choice for efficient and durable reconstruction of such large maxillofacial defects.