The elective management of maxillofacial trauma: improving surgical outcomes using computer-aided design and rapid prototyping for patient-specific solutions

Introduction: Treatment of complex maxillofacial trauma requires careful planning to optimise results. Traditional techniques rely on contouring osteosynthesis plates peri-operatively; this can be challenging due to difficulties in visualising the anatomy whilst maintaining adequate fracture reduction. The resulting prosthesis can be sub-optimally contoured leading to increased failure rates. Computer-aided design (CAD) combined with rapid prototyping (RP), has subsequently been applied to elective oral and maxillofacial surgery.

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