title: Mandibular reconstruction using computer-generated three-dimensional solid models.
abstract: In mandibular reconstruction, it is necessary to know the exact, three-dimensional extent of the mandible and its defect; the bone graft must be the exact size and dimension of the defect, to assure a precise three-dimensional configuration of the mandible. Previously, the bone graft had to be reshaped during the operation by trial and error, often a time-consuming procedure. The operative procedure has been simulated in advance using three-dimensional, solid models, which has shortened the operating time required.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Osaka Medical College, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ueda
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tajima
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tanaka
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Imai
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Maejima
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yabu
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Song
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000601:surgery; D011140:Polyurethanes; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes