Clinical Application of Desktop Three-Dimensional Printing Technology in Ablative and Reconstructive Maxillofacial Surgery

Velasco, Ignacio; Vahdani, Soheil; Ramos, Héctor Barreiro; Guzman, Julio

doi:10.1016/j.oooo.2016.07.030

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“…This has allowed for precise adaptation of the implant to the region of implantation, reducing surgical times and leading to lesser chances for infection, faster recovery and better cosmesis 15 18 19 25 28 . 3D printing has also been introduced into the surgical field as a tool for pre-surgical planning 25 29 , allowing surgeons to review and interact with the anatomical models, thereby facilitating the understanding of the morphology and making it easier to perform complex surgeries in less time 18 24 27 30 31 . The uses of 3D printing for preoperative planning have been previously described in literature 26 32 .…”

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Three-dimensional printing for craniomaxillofacial regeneration

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J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg

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Craniomaxillofacial injuries produce complex wound environments involving various tissue types and treatment strategies. In a clinical setting, care is taken to properly irrigate and stabilize the injury, while grafts are molded in an attempt to maintain physiological functionality and cosmesis. This often requires multiple surgeries and grafts leading to added discomfort, pain and financial burden. Many of these injuries can lead to disfigurement and resultant loss of system function including mastication, respiration, and articulation, and these can lead to acute and long-term psychological impact on the patient. A main causality of these issues is the lack of an ability to spatially control pre-injury morphology while maintaining shape and function. With the advent of additive manufacturing (three-dimensional printing) and its use in conjunction with biomaterial regenerative strategies and stem cell research, there is an increased potential capacity to alleviate such limitations. This review focuses on the current capabilities of additive manufacturing platforms, completed research and potential for future uses in the treatment of craniomaxillofacial injuries, with an in-depth discussion of regeneration of the periodontal complex and teeth.

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