Patient-specific pre-contouring of osteosynthesis plates for mandibular reconstruction: Using a three-dimensional key printed solution

In mandibular reconstructive surgery, the osteosynthesis plates require contouring according to the patients' individual anatomical situation. These plates are frequently contoured around a three-dimensional (3D) printed model. However, the translation to the actual patient can introduce inaccuracies and unwanted rotations in the condyles and mandibular ramus, due to malpositioning of the pre-contoured plate.

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