3D printing materials and 3D printed surgical devices in oral and maxillofacial surgery: design, workflow and effectiveness.

ABSTRACT: Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialized surgical field devoted to diagnosing and managing conditions affecting the oral cavity, jaws, face and related structures. In recent years, the integration of 3D printing technology has revolutionized this field, offering a range of innovative surgical devices such as patient-specific implants, surgical guides, splints, bone models and regenerative scaffolds. In this comprehensive review, we primarily focus on examining the utility of 3D-printed surgical devices in the context of oral and maxillofacial surgery and evaluating their efficiency. Initially, we provide an insightful overview of commonly utilized 3D-printed surgical devices, discussing their innovations and clinical applications. Recognizing the pivotal role of materials, we give c

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11338467 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature