3D planning in maxillofacial surgery
Hoarau, R.; Zweifel, D.; Lanthemann, E.; Zrounba, H.; Broome, M.
Revue Medicale Suisse 10(444): 1829-1830; 1832-1833
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1660-9379 PMID: 25417341 Document Number: 673083
The development of new technologies such as three-dimensional (3D) planning has changed the everyday practice in maxillofacial surgery. Rapid prototyping associated with the 3D planning has also enabled the creation of patient specific surgical tools, such as cutting guides. As with all new technologies, uses, practicalities, cost effectiveness and especially benefits for the patients have to be carefully evaluated. In this paper, several examples of 3D planning that have been used in our institution are presented. The advantages such as the accuracy of the reconstructive surgery and decreased operating time, as well as the difficulties have also been addressed.