Computer-generated model surgery. An exacting approach to complex craniomaxillofacial disharmonies.
Description and applications are presented for a technique of craniomaxillofacial-model surgery. The technique utilizes models created by and based on computer technology. This paper is based on the experience derived from 22 cases in which computer-generated models were used as the means of evaluation, presurgical planning and practice.
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Division of Plastic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
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D001185:Artificial Intelligence; D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012886:Skull / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed