Digital model planning and computerized fabrication of orthognathic surgery wafers.
Conventional orthognathic wafers are made by a process involving manual movement of stone dental models and acrylic laboratory fabrication. In addition, a facebow record and semi-adjustable articulator system are required for maxillary osteotomy cases. This paper introduces a novel process of producing both intermediate and final orthognathic surgical wafers using a combination of computerized digital model simulation and three-dimensional print fabrication, without the need for either a facebow record or the additional ionizing radiation exposure associated with cone beam computerized tomography.
Richard RJ Cousley, Orthodontic Department, Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, UK Richard.Cousley@pbh-tr.nhs.uk.
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Mark J A
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D003198:Computer Simulation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007574:Jaw Relation Record / Q000295:instrumentation*; D063168:Mandibular Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation; D063166:Maxillary Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation; D003765:Models, Dental; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D066330:Printing, Three-Dimensional; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation; D014584:User-Computer Interface
3D printing; Orthognathic wafer; orthodontic digital models