Treatment with individual orbital wall implants in humans – 1-Year ophthalmologic evaluation

Three-Dimensional Printing: A Novel Technology for Use in Oral and Maxillofacial Operations

“…These patients can be treated by 3D customized reconstruction of orbital wall defects with titanium mesh or sheet [68]. Before the surgery begins, titanium mesh or plate is adapted precisely on the 3D printed replica to help shortening the duration of general anesthesia [69,70].…”

Reconstruction of orbital floor blow-out fractures with autogenous iliac crest bone: A retrospective study including maxillofacial and ophthalmology perspectives

“…The likelihood of future trauma and the potential for posterior displacement of the graft material should also be considered when choosing a material for orbital repair. One recent study (Kozakiewicz et al, 2011) did however consider ophthalmology outcomes in patients managed with titanium implants. It was also interesting for the fact that it compared pre-bent titanium implants to patient specific implants.…”

Morphologic Comparison of Preformed Orbital Meshes

“…To reconstruct the proper geometry of the fractured walls, several methods have been introduced. Concerning titanium as a reconstruction material, plain titanium meshes, 1 computer-assisted designed and manufactured implants, 2,3 meshes adapted to rapid prototyping models, 4,5 and individual computer-based preformed meshes 6 have been used. A different approach to improve treatment is the use of anatomically preformed meshes, 7,8 which are currently available from major companies and should decrease bending efforts and improve fit.…”