Reconstruction of Mandibular Contour Defect Using Patient-Specific Titanium Implant Manufactured by Selective Laser Melting Method

ABSTRACT: Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surgical accuracy and postoperative stability of patient-specific titanium implants (PSTIs) manufactured by the selective laser melting method and applied for mandibular contour reconstruction. For 2 patients who showed asymmetry of the mandibular angle after mandibuloplasty, including angle reduction, reconstructive surgeries of the mandibular contour defects were performed using PSTI. Patient-specific titanium implant was three-dimensional designed using a mirror image similar to the shape of the contralateral side, and 3 screw holes were formed, avoiding the inferior alveolar nerve. Patient-specific titanium implant was applied intraorally, and screw fixation was performed via a transbuccal approach. Surgical accuracy and postopera

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9518971 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature