Feasibility of augmented reality using dental arch-based registration applied to navigation in mandibular distraction osteogenesis: a phantom experiment.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Distraction osteogenesis is a primary treatment for severe mandibular hypoplasia. Achieving the ideal mandible movement direction through precise distraction vector control is still a challenge in this surgery. Therefore, the aim of this study was to apply Optical See-Through (OST) Augmented Reality (AR) technology for intraoperative navigation during mandibular distractor installation and analyze the feasibility to evaluate the effectiveness of AR in a phantom experiment.

Methods

Phantom was made of 3D-printed mandibular models based on preoperative CT scans and dental arch scans of real patients. Ten sets of 3D-printed mandible models were included in this study, with each set consisting of two identical mandible models assigned to the AR group and free-hand grou

SUBMITTER: He SX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11523659 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature