title: Virtual 3D planning and guidance of mandibular distraction osteogenesis.
abstract: We present a system for 3D planning and pre-operative rehearsal of mandibular distraction osteogenesis procedures. Two primary architectural components are described: a planning system that allows geometric bone manipulation to rapidly explore various modifications and configurations, and a visuohaptic simulator that allows both general-purpose training and preoperative, patient-specific procedure rehearsal. We provide relevant clinical background, then describe the underlying simulation algorithms and their application to craniofacial procedures.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Stanford University, California 94305, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Meehan
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: Calvin R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Maurer
authors.forename: Anuja K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Antony
authors.forename: Federico
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Barbagli
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Salisbury
authors.forename: Sabine
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Girod
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D014584:User-Computer Interface