3-D biomodelling technology for maxillofacial reconstruction

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2008

Authors

Manuel Oliveira (Author) Other; Sooraj S Hussain (Author) Other; Dias, AG (Author) Other; Lopes, MA (Author) FEUP; Luis Azevedo (Author) Other; Horacio Zenha (Author) Other; Horacio Costa (Author) Other; Santos, JD (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Materials Science and Engineering C

Vol. 28

Pages: 1347-1351

ISSN: 0928-4931

Publisher: Elsevier

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Materials engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Biomaterial engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-003-TNM

DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2008.02.007

Abstract (EN): Biomodel is a product of rapid prototyping process that represents a new approach for surgical planning and simulation. Biomodels were found to be particularly effective to locate an exact defect with good measurement accuracy and Without any risk to the patients' health. These models could provide surgeons a realistic impression of complex structures before surgical intervention, allowing a define diagnosis and a precise preoperative simulation of skeleton modifying interventions. This work reports on the application of innovative 3-D biomodelling technology in the maxillofacial reconstruction. This technology allows for the calculation of the exact contours, angulations, length and general morphology of iliac crest and fibula flaps for maxillofacial reconstruction in a total of 28 clinical cases. Clinical results have shown that by using this technique, Much better facial symmetry and improved functionality were achieved after surgery, which resulted in enormous benefits for treated patients.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5