Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.15644/asc50/4/8
Additive Manufacturing for Surgical Planning of Mandibular Fracture
Nadja Maria da Silva Oliveira Brito
; Center for Strategic Technologies in Health and Department of Dentistry of the State University of Paraiba, Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil
Renata de Souza Coelho Soares
; Center for Strategic Technologies in Health and Department of Dentistry of the State University of Paraiba, Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil
Erik Lafitt Tavares Monteiro
; Graduated in Dentistry, State University of Paraiba, Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil.
Sergio Charifker Ribeiro Martins
; Emergency and Trauma Hospital Dom Luiz Gonzaga Fernandes, Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil.
Josuel Raimundo Cavalcante
; Emergency and Trauma Hospital Dom Luiz Gonzaga Fernandes and Department of Dentistry of the State University of Paraiba, Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil.
Rafael Grotta Grempel
; Center for Strategic Technologies in Health and Department of Dentistry of the State University of Paraiba, Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil
José Augusto de Oliveira Neto
; Center for Strategic Technologies in Health and Department of Computer Science of the State University of Paraiba, Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil.
Abstract
Currently, imaging techniques such as Computed Tomography with three-dimensional reconstruction (3D) and Magnetic Resonances are being routinely used in pre-surgical planning in all fields of medicine. Nowadays, virtual three-dimensional images, commonly displayed on two-dimensional surfaces, such as the computer screen, can be used to produce rapidly prototyped models, with excellent dimensional accuracy and fine reproduction of anatomical structures, providing professionals with the ability to use the biomodel in planning and simulating medical and dental procedures (oral and maxillofacial surgery, making individualized facial implants and prostheses, measurements and previous adaptations of prefabricated fixation plates), thus contributing to considerable reductions in surgical time and consequently the duration of anesthesia, minimizing infection risks and reducing hospital costs. In this report, we describe a case of surgical planning and treatment of bilateral atrophic mandibular fracture, in which, for surgical planning, authors used Rapid Prototyping as an adjunct tool, considering the advantages already outlined.
Keywords
Mandibular Fractures; Maxillofacial Surgery; Three-Dimensional Printing
Hrčak ID:
170933
URI
Publication date:
15.12.2016.
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