Virtual 3D planning and guidance of mandibular distraction osteogenesis.
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.
Meehan
Michael
M
Division of Plastic Surgery, Stanford University, California 94305, USA.
Morris
Dan
D
Maurer
Calvin R
CR
Antony
Anuja K
AK
Barbagli
Federico
F
Salisbury
Kenneth
K
Girod
Sabine
S
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