Integrated Medical Modeling Service to Optimize Planning for Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis and Maxillofacial Surgeries: 5 Years’ Experience

Abstract

Today 3DM and RP techniques are widely employed to support planning in different types of surgery especially involving mandible malformation or defects such as bilateral sagittal split osteotomies [5] or chin repositioning by pre-bending titanium plates on the printed model [6]. RP models have also been used to support customisation of distractor fixation plates in complex craniofacial malformations [7], in mandibular resection for the design of the reconstructive plate [8] and in mandibular reconstruction using bone plates and bone grafts [9].Furthermore, 3DM and RP techniques are often used to for repairing orbital floor fractures using pre-shaped titanium mesh implants based on 3D models of unaffected orbit which are mirrored onto the injured orbit [10].However, most literature concerning use of 3DM and RP to support medicine and surgery is comprised of reports of single case studies that describe a given technology or application [4]. There are not yet in literature any report or published paper which describes an integrated service based on RP and 3DM processes with the goal of supporting clinical applications With the aim of improving our healthcare, reducing future costs and

New Directions in 3D Medical Modeling: 3D-Printing Anatomy and Functions in Neurosurgical Planning

“…Three-dimensional (3D) modeling and rapid prototyping technologies have recently shown great utility in a wide variety of applications in medicine and surgery [ 1 , 2 ]. In principle, the 3D recapitulation of patient-specific anatomical features provides surgeons with an immediate and intuitive understanding of even the most complex anatomical morphologies, enabling accurate planning and emulation of a host of surgical procedures [ 3 , 4 ]. Indeed, the employment of these 3D anatomical models is additionally being considered for a host of implantation procedures, such as dental crowning, craniofacial reconstruction, and tissue regeneration via biological scaffolds [ 5 – 7 ].…”