Design and Fabrication of Customized Mandibular Implants
In severe maxillofacial fractures, loss of mandibular bone due to tumors or destructive injuries, patient-specific mandibular Implants can be utilized. The advantages of these customized Implants include:
Reduced surgical time
Precise facial symmetry restoration
Longer lifespan compared to conventional treatments
Ability to incorporate dental rehabilitation without the need for bone grafting
Treatment Stages
1.
3D Facial Bone Reconstruction
2.
Delineation of the Lesion Extent and Customized Surgical Guide
3.
Virtual Lesion Resection on the 3D Model
4.
Implant Design and Fabrication Based on the Healthy Side Morphology
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In this approach, the missing/deficient half of the mandible is designed and fabricated to be a complete mirror image of the healthy, contralateral side.