Another paper advocating resection templates
1 April 2017
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Maxillofacial Surgery
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3D, Computer-aided surgery, Head and neck cancer, Mandibular reconstruction, Mandibular resection, Virtual surgical planning
Resection in the head and neck region leads to complex defects with significant impairment in function. Reconstruction is even more difficult and to improve the accuracy of both resection and reconstruction a number of aids are used. With the improved...
Money saving using CAD-CAM in mandibular reconstruction
1 January 2017
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Computer-aided design, Computer-aided manufacturing, Cost, Mandibular reconstruction, Reconstructive surgery, Surgical time
CAD-CAM (computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing) is an exciting field in the functional and accurate reconstruction of oral cavity defects. This is a prospective study from Italy based on data from 20 consecutive mandibular reconstructions from 2011 to...