Mandibular reconstruction using computer-generated three-dimensional solid models.
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.
Ueda
K
K
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Osaka Medical College, Japan.
Tajima
S
S
Tanaka
Y
Y
Imai
K
K
Maejima
S
S
Yabu
K
K
Song
K
K
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
D011140:Polyurethanes