Reconstruction of a maxillary defect with a fibula graft and titanium mesh using CAD/CAM techniques.
We present a case of maxillary and orbital floor reconstruction with a microvascular fibula graft and an individualized titanium mesh. Both were planned virtually; templates were made by rapid prototyping. The postoperative computer tomography scans showed that the planned positions were achieved correctly. This case report illustrates maxillary reconstruction performed with a special template technique and demonstrates the possibilities of computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) applications in reconstructive surgery.
Lethaus
Bernd
B
Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, The Netherlands. bernd.lethaus@mumc.nl
Kessler
Peter
P
Boeckman
Roland
R
Poort
Lucas J
LJ
Tolba
Rene
R
D000328:Adult; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D014025:Titanium
D014025:Titanium