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Telha W, Chen H, Al-Watary MQ, Sakran K, Wang Q, Zhu S, Jiang N. Comparison of the biomechanical behavior between commercial and 3D-printed patient-specific Ti6Al4V L-Shaped titanium plates following le fort i osteotomy using finite element analysis: A technical Note. Med Eng Phys 2024; 129:104176. [PMID: 38906569 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2024.104176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate and compare the biomechanical behavior of three-dimensionally (3D) printed patient-specific Ti6Al4V with commercially made titanium mini plates following Lefort-I osteotomy using finite element analysis. METHODS Le Fort I osteotomy was virtually simulated with a 5 mm maxillary advancement and mediolateral rotation in the coronal plane, resulting in a 3 mm gap on the left side's posterior. Two fixation methods were modeled using software to compare 3D-printed Ti6Al4V and commercial titanium mini plates, both featuring a 4-hole l-shape with thicknesses of 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm at the strategic piriform rim and zygomaticomaxillary buttress locations. Using ANSYS R19.2, finite element models were developed to assess the fixation plates and maxilla's stress, strain, and displacement responses under occlusal forces of 125, 250, and 500 N/mm². RESULTS This comparative analysis revealed slight variation in stress, strain, and displacement between the two models under varying loading conditions. Stress analysis indicated maximum stress concentrations at the vertical change in the left posterior area between maxillary segments, with the Ti6Al4V model exhibiting slightly higher stress values (187 MPa, 375 MPa, and 750 MPa) compared to the commercial titanium model (175 MPa, 351 MPa, and 702 MPa). Strain analysis showed that the commercial titanium model recorded higher strain values at the bending area of the l-shaped miniplate. Moreover, displacement analysis revealed a maximum of 3 mm in the left posterior maxilla, with the Ti6Al4V model demonstrating slightly lower displacement values under equivalent forces. CONCLUSION The maximum stress, strain, and segment displacement of both fixation models were predominantly concentrated in the area of the gap between the maxillary segments. Notably, both fixation models exhibited remarkably close values, which can be attributed to the similar design of the fixation plates.
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- Wael Telha
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthognathic and TMJ Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthognathic and TMJ Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center, Guangdong Hanfei Plastic Surgery Hospital, Guangzhou City, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthognathic and TMJ Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthognathic and TMJ Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthognathic and TMJ Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthognathic and TMJ Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Wang X, Mu M, Yan J, Han B, Ye R, Guo G. 3D printing materials and 3D printed surgical devices in oral and maxillofacial surgery: design, workflow and effectiveness. Regen Biomater 2024; 11:rbae066. [PMID: 39169972 PMCID: PMC11338467 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbae066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialized surgical field devoted to diagnosing and managing conditions affecting the oral cavity, jaws, face and related structures. In recent years, the integration of 3D printing technology has revolutionized this field, offering a range of innovative surgical devices such as patient-specific implants, surgical guides, splints, bone models and regenerative scaffolds. In this comprehensive review, we primarily focus on examining the utility of 3D-printed surgical devices in the context of oral and maxillofacial surgery and evaluating their efficiency. Initially, we provide an insightful overview of commonly utilized 3D-printed surgical devices, discussing their innovations and clinical applications. Recognizing the pivotal role of materials, we give consideration to suitable biomaterials and printing technology of each device, while also introducing the emerging fields of regenerative scaffolds and bioprinting. Furthermore, we delve into the transformative impact of 3D-printed surgical devices within specific subdivisions of oral and maxillofacial surgery, placing particular emphasis on their rejuvenating effects in bone reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint treatment and other applications. Additionally, we elucidate how the integration of 3D printing technology has reshaped clinical workflows and influenced treatment outcomes in oral and maxillofacial surgery, providing updates on advancements in ensuring accuracy and cost-effectiveness in 3D printing-based procedures.
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- Xiaoxiao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
- Department of Biotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, and Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Phytomedicine Resource and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Shihezi, 832002, China, Shihezi 832002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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Gagnier D, Gregoire C, Brady J, Sterea A, Chaput T. Evaluation of a Fully Digital, In-House Virtual Surgical Planning Workflow for Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024:S0278-2391(24)00294-5. [PMID: 38825321 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2024.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND The advantages of virtual surgical planning (VSP) for orthognathic surgery are clear. Previous studies have evaluated in-house VSP; however, few fully digital, in-house protocols for orthognathic surgery have been studied. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the difference between the virtual surgical plan and actual surgical outcome for orthognathic surgery using a fully digital, in-house VSP workflow. STUDY DESIGN, SETTING, SAMPLE This is a prospective cohort study from September 2020 to November 2022 of patients at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, NS, Canada who underwent bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. Patients were excluded if they had previously undergone orthognathic surgery or were diagnosed with a craniofacial syndrome. MAIN OUTCOME VARIABLES The primary outcome variables were the mean 3-dimensional (3D) (Euclidean) distance error, as well as mean error and mean absolute error in the transverse (x axis), vertical (y axis), and anterior-posterior (z axis) dimensions. COVARIATES Covariates included age, sex, and surgical sequence (mandible-first or maxilla-first). ANALYSES The primary outcome was tested using Z and t critical value confidence intervals. The P value was set at .05. The 3D distance error for mandible-first and maxilla-first groups was compared using a 2-sample t-test as well as analysis of variance. RESULTS The study sample included 52 subjects (24 males and 28 females) with a mean age of 27.7 (± 12.1) years. Forty three subjects underwent mandible-first surgery and 9 maxilla-first surgery. The mean absolute distance error was largest in the anterior-posterior dimension for all landmarks (except posterior nasal spine, left condyle, and gonion) and exceeded the threshold for clinical acceptability (2 mm) in 16 of 23 landmarks. Additionally, mean distance error in the anterior-posterior dimension was negative for all landmarks, indicating deficient movement in that direction. The effect of surgical sequence on 3D distance error was not statistically significant (P = .37). CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE In general, the largest contributor to mean 3D distance error was deficient movement in the anterior-posterior direction. Otherwise, mean absolute distance error in the vertical and transverse dimensions was clinically acceptable (< 2 mm). These findings were felt to be valuable for treatment planning purposes when using a fully digital, in-house VSP workflow.
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- David Gagnier
- OMS Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- OMS Residency Program Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- OMS Faculty, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Dentistry Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Dentistry Student, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Bevini M, Gulotta C, Lunari O, Cercenelli L, Marcelli E, Felice P, Tarsitano A, Badiali G. Morpho-functional analysis of the temporomandibular joint following mandible-first bimaxillary surgery with mandible-only patient-specific implants. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2024; 52:570-577. [PMID: 38485626 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2024.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate condylar and glenoid fossa remodeling after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery guided by patient-specific mandibular implants. In total, 18 patients suffering from dentofacial dysmorphism underwent a virtually planned bimaxillary mandibular PSI-guided orthognathic procedure. One month prior to surgery, patients underwent a CBCT scan and optical scans of the dental arches; these datasets were re-acquired 1 month and at least 9 months postsurgery. Three-dimensional models of the condyles, glenoid fossae, and interarticular surface space (IASS) were obtained and compared to evaluate the roto-translational positional discrepancy and surface variation of each condyle and glenoid fossa, and the IASS variation. The condylar position varied by an average of 4.31° and 2.18 mm, mainly due to surgically unavoidable ramus position correction. Condylar resorption remodeling was minimal (average ≤ 0.1 mm), and affected skeletal class III patients the most. Later condylar remodeling was positively correlated with patient age. No significant glenoid fossa remodeling was observed. No postoperative orofacial pain was recorded at clinical follow-up. The procedure was accurate in minimizing the shift in relationship between the bony components of the TMJ and their remodeling, and was effective in avoiding postoperative onset of orofacial pain. An increase in sample size, however, would be useful to confirm our findings.
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- Mirko Bevini
- Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Italy.
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- School of Medecine, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Bioengineering-eDIMES Lab, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Italy.
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- Laboratory of Bioengineering-eDIMES Lab, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Italy.
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- Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Italy.
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- Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Italy.
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Holte MB, Pinholt EM. Validation of a fully automatic three-dimensional assessment of orthognathic surgery. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2024; 52:438-446. [PMID: 38369395 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2024.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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The aim of the present study was to propose and validate FAST3D: a fully automatic three-dimensional (3D) assessment of the surgical accuracy and the long-term skeletal stability of orthognathic surgery. To validate FAST3D, the agreement between FAST3D and a validated state-of-the-art semi-automatic method was calculated by intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) at a 95 % confidence interval. A one-sided hypothesis test was performed to evaluate whether the absolute discrepancy between the measurements produced by the two methods was statistically significantly below a clinically relevant error margin of 0.5 mm. Ten subjects (six male, four female; mean age 24.4 years), class II and III, who underwent a combined three-piece Le Fort I osteotomy, bilateral sagittal split osteotomy and genioplasty, were included in the validation study. The agreement between the two methods was excellent for all measurements, ICC range (0.85-1.00), and fair for the rotational stability of the chin, ICC = 0.54. The absolute discrepancy for all measurements was statistically significantly lower than the clinical relevant error margin (p < 0.008). Within the limitations of the present validation study, FAST3D demonstrated to be reliable and may be adopted whenever appropriate in order to reduce the work load of the medical staff.
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- Michael Boelstoft Holte
- 3D Lab Denmark, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Finsensgade 35, 6700, Esbjerg, Denmark.
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- 3D Lab Denmark, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark; Department of Regional Health Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Finsensgade 35, 6700, Esbjerg, Denmark.
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Merta M, Kiukkonen A, Leikola J, Stoor P, Suojanen J. Skeletal stability after mandible bilateral sagittal split osteotomy - comparison of patient-specific implant and mini-plate fixation: A retrospective study. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2024; 52:93-100. [PMID: 38129183 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2023.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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The aim of the study was to compare the stability of the virtual surgical planning (VSP) and computer-aided design accompanied by patient-specific implants (PSIs) and conventional mini-plates in mandible advancement with bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). This retrospective study evaluates the clinical and cephalometric records of 53 patients (12 male, 41 female) treated with BSSO in Helsinki University Hospital. Subjects were divided into two groups: VSP-PSI (21 patients: 4 male and 17 female; mean age 38 years, range 25-53 years); and conventional wafer-based repositioning with mini-plate fixation (32 patients: 8 male and 24 female; mean age 39 years, range 21-56 years). The effect of the amount and direction of the advancement on the stability was also analysed individually. The standardized lateral cephalometric radiographs in three time points were analysed to compare the groups. After surgery (T2), there were no differences between groups in cephalometric variables. During follow-up (T2-T3), the cephalometric variables in both Groups A and B were stable, so there was no difference in stability between the VSP-PSI and the conventional mini-plate groups. During follow-up, the mandibles rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, relapsed towards their original direction, and the changes were statistically significant (jaw relationship; p = 0.018, soft tissue profile; p = 0.025); when the advancement of mandible was >6 mm, the increase in gonial angle compared to mandibles advanced ≤6 mm was statistically significant (p = 0.03). VSP-PSI and conventional mini-plate fixation can be considered equally stable. Large advancements with counterclockwise rotation regardless of fixation method are more susceptible to relapse. VSP-PSI alone cannot solve the relapse-related concerns in mandible osteotomy.
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- Minna Merta
- Päijät-Häme Joint Authority for Health and Wellbeing, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lahti, Finland.
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- Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Centre, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Head and Neck Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
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- Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Centre, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Head and Neck Center, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
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- Päijät-Häme Joint Authority for Health and Wellbeing, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lahti, Finland; Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Centre, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Claus JDP, Hidalgo J, Almeida MS, Lopes HJC. Customized palatal guide and splint for maxillary expansion. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2023; 52:1262-1264. [PMID: 37544786 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2023.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Customization in orthognathic surgery allows better precision and a reduced surgical time. In Le Fort I osteotomy surgery, the maxillary segmentation is considered one of the most unstable procedures due to transverse instability. Various different types of palatal device have been proposed to address this instability. This note describes a customized bone-borne palatal guide and splint that may help surgeons shorten the surgical time and achieve better three-dimensional repositioning, with more postoperative comfort for the patient and occlusal control for the surgeon.
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- J D P Claus
- Instituto Bucomaxilofacial, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.
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- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Hospital Nacional Hipolito Unanue, Lima, Peru
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- Instituto Bucomaxilofacial, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Instituto Bucomaxilofacial, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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Sato N, Denadai R, Hung YT, Chung KH, Chou PY, Pai BCJ, Lo LJ, Lin HH. Single-Splint, 2-Jaw Orthognathic Surgery for Correction of Facial Asymmetry: 3-Dimensional Planning and Surgical Execution. J Craniofac Surg 2023:00001665-990000000-01254. [PMID: 38018966 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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Three-dimensional (3D) planning of orthognathic surgery (OGS) improves the treatment of facial asymmetry and malocclusion, but no consensus exists among clinicians regarding technical details. This study verified the consistency of authors' workflow and strategies between 3D planning and surgical execution for facial asymmetry. This retrospective study recruited consecutive patients (n=54) with nonsyndromic facial asymmetry associated with malocclusion. The stepwise workflow included orthodontic treatment, 3D imaging-based evaluation, planning, and transferring the virtual of single-splint 2-jaw OGS to actual surgery in all patients. Seven landmark-based measurements were selected for postoperative assessment of facial symmetry. Fifty patients had no anesthetic/surgical-related episode and procedure-related complications. Others experienced wound infection (n=1), transient TMJ discomfort (n=1), and facial numbness (n=3). Two cases had minor residual asymmetry (cheek and chin, respectively), but did not request revisionary bone or soft tissue surgery. Comparisons between the planned and postoperative 3D images with quantitative measurement revealed acceptable outcome data. The results showed a significant increase in facial symmetry at 7 landmark-based postoperative measurements for both male and female. This 3D-assisted pathway of OGS permitted achievement of consistent satisfactory results in managing facial asymmetry, with low rate of complications and secondary management.
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- Nobuhiro Sato
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Institute of Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, SOBRAPAR Hospital, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Image Lab and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Craniofacial Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Image Lab and Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Byun SH, Park SY, Yi SM, Park IY, On SW, Jeong CK, Kim JC, Yang BE. Clinical Stability of Bespoke Snowman Plates for Fixation following Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy of the Mandible. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:914. [PMID: 37627799 PMCID: PMC10452001 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10080914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Maxillofacial skeletal surgery often involves the use of patient-specific implants. However, errors in obtaining patient data and designing and manufacturing patient-specific plates and guides can occur even with accurate virtual surgery. To address these errors, bespoke Snowman plates were designed to allow movement of the mandible. This study aimed to compare the stability of bespoke four-hole miniplates with that of a bespoke Snowman plate for bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO), and to present a method to investigate joint cavity changes, as well as superimpose virtual and actual surgical images of the mandible. This retrospective study included 22 patients who met the inclusion criteria and underwent orthognathic surgery at a university hospital between 2015 and 2018. Two groups were formed on the basis of the plates used: a control group with four-hole bespoke plates and a study group with bespoke Snowman plates. Stability was assessed by measuring the condyle-fossa space and superimposing three-dimensional virtual surgery images on postoperative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. No significant differences were observed in the condyle-fossa space preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively between the control and study groups. Superimposing virtual surgery and CBCT scans revealed minimal differences in the landmark points, with no variation between groups or timepoints. The use of bespoke Snowman plates for stabilizing the mandible following SSRO exhibited clinical stability and reliability similar to those with bespoke four-hole plates. Additionally, a novel method was introduced to evaluate skeletal stability by separately analyzing the condyle-fossa gap changes and assessing the mandibular position.
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- Soo-Hwan Byun
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang 14066, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.B.); (S.-Y.P.); (S.-M.Y.); (J.-C.K.)
- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Dentistry, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea; (I.-Y.P.); (S.-W.O.)
- Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang 14066, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.B.); (S.-Y.P.); (S.-M.Y.); (J.-C.K.)
- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Dentistry, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea; (I.-Y.P.); (S.-W.O.)
- Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang 14066, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.B.); (S.-Y.P.); (S.-M.Y.); (J.-C.K.)
- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Dentistry, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea; (I.-Y.P.); (S.-W.O.)
- Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Dentistry, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea; (I.-Y.P.); (S.-W.O.)
- Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthodontics, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang 14066, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Dentistry, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea; (I.-Y.P.); (S.-W.O.)
- Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong 18450, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Science & Technology, Shingu College, Seongnam 13174, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang 14066, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.B.); (S.-Y.P.); (S.-M.Y.); (J.-C.K.)
- Mir Dental Hospital, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang 14066, Republic of Korea; (S.-H.B.); (S.-Y.P.); (S.-M.Y.); (J.-C.K.)
- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Dentistry, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea; (I.-Y.P.); (S.-W.O.)
- Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Republic of Korea
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Merta M, Heliövaara A, Leikola J, Suojanen J. Early experience of wafer-free Le Fort I osteotomy with patient-specific implants in cleft lip and palate patients. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 77:78-86. [PMID: 36563638 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.10.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The use of virtual surgical planning and patient-specific saw and drill guides combined with customized osteosynthesis is becoming a gold standard in orthognathic surgery. The aim of this study is to report preliminary results of the use of virtual surgical planning and the wafer-free PSI technique in cleft patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patient-specific saw and drill guides combined with milled patient-specific 3D titanium alloy implants were used in reposition and fixation in Le Fort I osteotomy of 12 cleft patients. Surgical information was retrieved from hospital records. Pre- and post-operative lateral cephalograms were analyzed. RESULTS In 10 of 12 cases, the implants fitted as planned to predesigned drill holes and bone contours with high precision. In one patient, the mobilization of the maxilla was too demanding for virtually planned advancement, and the implants could not be used. In another patient, PSI fitting was impaired due to an insufficient mobilization of maxilla and tension on PSI fixation with screws. After the surgery, the mean advancement of the anterior maxilla (point A) of all patients was 5.8 mm horizontally (range 2.7-10.1) and -3.1 mm vertically (range -9.2 to 3.4). Skeletal relationships of the maxilla and mandible could be corrected successfully in all patients except for the one whose PSI could not be used. CONCLUSIONS Virtual surgical planning combined with PSI is a possible useful clinical adjunct for the correction of maxillary hypoplasia in cleft patients. Large maxillary advancements and scarring may be cause problems for desired advancement and for the use of implants.
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- Minna Merta
- Päijät-Häme Joint Authority for Health and Wellbeing, Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Lahti, Finland
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- Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Centre, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Centre, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland
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- Päijät-Häme Joint Authority for Health and Wellbeing, Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Lahti, Finland; Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Centre, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland.
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Three-Dimensional Accuracy and Stability of Personalized Implants in Orthognathic Surgery: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13010125. [PMID: 36675786 PMCID: PMC9867342 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13010125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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This systematic review aimed to determine the accuracy/stability of patient-specific osteosynthesis (PSI) in orthognathic surgery according to three-dimensional (3D) outcome analysis and in comparison to conventional osteosynthesis and computer-aided designed and manufactured (CAD/CAM) splints or wafers. The PRISMA guidelines were followed and six academic databases and Google Scholar were searched. Records reporting 3D accuracy/stability measurements of bony segments fixated with PSI were included. Of 485 initial records, 21 met the eligibility (566 subjects), nine of which also qualified for a meta-analysis (164 subjects). Six studies had a high risk of bias (29%), and the rest were of low or moderate risk. Procedures comprised either single-piece or segmental Le Fort I and/or mandibular osteotomy and/or genioplasty. A stratified meta-analysis including 115 subjects with single-piece Le Fort I PSI showed that the largest absolute mean deviations were 0.5 mm antero-posteriorly and 0.65° in pitch. PSIs were up to 0.85 mm and 2.35° more accurate than conventional osteosynthesis with CAD/CAM splint or wafer (p < 0.0001). However, the clinical relevance of the improved accuracy has not been shown. The literature on PSI for multi-piece Le Fort I, mandibular osteotomies and genioplasty procedure is characterized by high methodological heterogeneity and a lack of randomized controlled trials. The literature is lacking on the 3D stability of bony segments fixated with PSI.
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Su Z, Liu Y, Zhao W, Bai Y, Jiang N, Zhu S. Digital technology for orthognathic surgery training promotion: a randomized comparative study. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13810. [PMID: 35935255 PMCID: PMC9354792 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background This study aims to investigate whether a systematic digital training system can improve the learning efficiency of residents in the first-year orthognathic surgery training course and evaluate its effectiveness in teaching orthognathic surgery. Methods A digital training system was applied, and a comparative research approach was adopted. 24 first-year orthognathic surgery residents participated in the experiment as part of their professional skill training. The Experimental group was required to use a digital training system, and the Control group was trained in lectures without digital technologies. Three indicators, including theoretical knowledge and clinical operation, were assessed in tests, and evaluations from instructors were analyzed to evaluate learning efficiency. Results The results showed that the scores in theoretical tests, practical operations, and teacher evaluations, the Experimental groups were all higher than the Control group (P = 0.002 for anatomy, P = 0.000 for operation theory) after using digital technology, except for the understanding of complications (P = 0.771). In addition, the questionnaire survey results showed that the study interest (P = 0.001), self-confidence (P = 0.001), satisfaction (P = 0.002), and academic performance (P = 0.001) of the residents of the Experimental group were higher than those of the Control group. Conclusions The outcomes indicated that the digital training system could benefit orthognathic residents' learning efficiency, and learning interest and teaching satisfaction will also improve.
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- Zhan Su
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Sánchez-Jáuregui E, Baranda-Manterola E, Ranz-Colio Á, Bueno de Vicente Á, Acero-Sanz J. Custom made cutting guides and osteosynthesis plates versus CAD/CAM occlusal splints in positioning and fixation of the maxilla in orthognathic surgery: A prospective randomized study. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2022; 50:609-614. [PMID: 35760659 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2022.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to compare the accuracy of maxilla positioning in orthognathic surgery with the use of custom-made devices (cutting guides and patient-fitted osteosynthesis plates) comparing to CAD/CAM splints. A prospective randomized study was performed. Patients with dentofacial deformities undergoing orthognathic surgery were compared, using customized guides (experimental group) vs. CAD/CAM surgical splints (control group) for the repositioning of the upper maxilla. Preoperative and postoperative CT scans were used to compare positioning and fixation of the maxilla in the three planes of space. A total of 30 patients were included in the study (15 patients in each study group). The mean error obtained with customized guides was 0.8 mm (range 0.1-1.9) in the anterior-posterior axis, 0.4 mm (range 0-1.4) in the vertical axis and 0.2 mm (range 0-1.1) in the horizontal axis. There were statistically significant differences in the anterior-posterior and vertical axes in favour of the customized implants, whereas there were no differences in the horizontal plane. Furthermore, there was a mean reduction of the operative time of 36.5 min in the experimental group. Within the limitations of the study it seems that patient specific surgical guides should be preferred when accuracy of repositioning of the maxilla and saving operative time are the priority.
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- Eduardo Sánchez-Jáuregui
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal (University of Alcalá de Henares), Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal (University of Alcalá de Henares), Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal (University of Alcalá de Henares), Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal (University of Alcalá de Henares), Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal (University of Alcalá de Henares), Madrid, Spain.
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Chen H, Jiang N, Bi R, Liu Y, Li Y, Zhao W, Zhu S. Comparison of the accuracy of maxillary repositioning between using splints and templates in two-jaw orthognathic surgery. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 80:1331-1339. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Custom Plates in Orthognathic Surgery: A Single Surgeon's Experience and Learning Curve. J Craniofac Surg 2022; 33:1976-1981. [PMID: 35184108 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Virtual surgical planning (VSP) now allows for the fabrication of custom plates in orthognathic surgery. The senior author was an early adopter, using VSP and stereolithographic splints for over a decade, before transitioning to custom plates in 2019. The authors present our experience and learning curve with this new technology and compare results to a prior cohort of orthognathic patients. METHODS A retrospective chart review identified patients undergoing orthognathic surgery with the senior author between 2016 and 2021. All underwent VSP and stereolithographic splint formation, and then either traditional or custom-plate fixation. Demographics, perioperative variables, and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. Traditional fixation consisted of craniomaxillofacial plates, bent intraoperatively by the surgeon to adapt to the facial skeleton. Custom plates were prefabricated and prebent to fit drill holes outlined by customized cutting guides. RESULTS Forty-three patients underwent surgery in the study period, 25 (58.1%) with traditional fixation hardware and 18 (41.9%) with custom plates. The surgical technique evolved throughout the custom-plate cohort, with the most recent technique involving custom maxillary plate fixation and traditional mandibular plate fixation. When comparing this group of patients to the prior cohort of traditional fixation patients, operative time significantly decreased (mean 233 minutes versus 283 minutes, P = 0.044), without significant difference in complications. CONCLUSIONS Patient-specific cutting guides and custom plates allow for precise spatial positioning of the osteotomized jaw in the orthognathic surgery. Unsurprisingly, obstacles must be overcome in adopting this new technology; here, we outline our experience and technical modifications that have resulted in increased surgical efficiency with comparable outcomes.
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Jones JP, Amarista FJ, Jeske NA, Szalay D, Ellis E. Comparison of the Accuracy of Maxillary Positioning with Interim Splints versus Patient Specific Guides and Plates in Executing a Virtual Bimaxillary Surgical Plan. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 80:827-837. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2022.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Holte MB, Diaconu A, Ingerslev J, Thorn JJ, Pinholt EM. Virtual Analysis of Segmental Bimaxillary Surgery: A Validation Study. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 79:2320-2333. [PMID: 34245697 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Three-dimensional (3D) assessment of orthognathic surgery is often time consuming, relies on manual re-identification of anatomical landmarks or is limited to non-segmental osteotomies. The purpose of the present study was to propose and validate an automated approach for 3D assessment of the accuracy and postoperative outcome of segmental bimaxillary surgery. METHODS A semi-automatic approach was developed and validated for virtual surgical analysis (VSA) of segmental bimaxillary surgery using a pair of pre- and postoperative (2 weeks) cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) scans. The output of the VSA, the accuracy of the surgical outcome, was calculated as 3D translational and rotational differences between the planned and postoperative movements of the individual bone segments. To evaluate the reliability of the proposed VSA, intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated at a 95% confidence interval on measurements of 2 observers. The VSA was deemed reliable if the ICC was excellent (> 0.80) and the absolute difference of the repeated intra- and inter-observer translational and rotational measurements were significantly lower (p < 0.05) than a hypothesized clinical relevant threshold of 1 voxel (0.45 mm) and 1 degree, respectively. RESULTS A total of 10 subjects (6 male; 4 women; mean age 24.4 years) with skeletal class 2 and 3, who underwent segmental bimaxillary surgery, 3-piece Le Fort I, bilateral sagittal split osteotomy and genioplasty, were recruited. The intra- and inter-observer reliability was excellent, ICC range [0.96 - 1.00]. The range of the mean absolute difference of the repeated intra- and inter-observer translational and rotational measurements were [0.07 mm (0.05) - 0.20 mm (0.19)] and [0.11˚ (0.08) - 0.63˚ (0.42)], respectively. This was significantly lower than the hypothesized clinical relevant thresholds (P < .001). CONCLUSION The validation showed that the VSA has excellent reliability for quantitative assessment of the postoperative outcome and accuracy of segmental bimaxillary surgery.
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- Michael Boelstoft Holte
- Associate Professor and Head of 3D-Laboratory, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Regional Health Research, Esbjerg Denmark
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- Technical Engineer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 3D-Laboratory, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Senior Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Senior Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon and Head of Department, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Professor, Senior Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon and Head of Research, University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Regional Health Research & University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Finsensgade 35, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark.
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Correction of Condylar Displacement of the Mandible Using Early Screw Removal following Patient-Customized Orthognathic Surgery. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10081597. [PMID: 33918920 PMCID: PMC8069139 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10081597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Orthognathic surgery (OGS) is a surgical intervention that corrects dentofacial deformities through the movement of maxillary and mandibular segments to achieve adequate masticatory function, joint health, and facial harmony. However, some patients present with occlusal discrepancies, condylar sag, and/or temporomandibular disorders after OGS. Various methods have been employed to solve these problems after surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of early screw removal in patients with occlusal discrepancies after OGS using three-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). METHODS In 44 patients with dentofacial deformities, patient-customized OGSs with customized plates were performed to correct facial deformities using customized guides with computer-aided surgical simulation. Of the 44 patients, eight patients complained of occlusal discrepancies and temporomandibular disorders after OGS. These eight patients underwent screw removal under local anesthesia around four weeks. The temporomandibular joint spaces at three time points (pre-surgical, post-surgical, and after screw removal) in the sagittal and coronal planes were compared using CBCT. RESULTS Eight patients showed an increase in joint space on CBCT images immediately after surgery (T1), but after early screw removal (T2), these spaces almost returned to their pre-surgical state, and the temporomandibular joint problem disappeared. CONCLUSIONS The removal of screws located in the distal segment under local anesthesia between three and four weeks post-surgically may be a treatment option for patients with post-OGS occlusal discrepancies, condylar sag, and/or temporomandibular disorder.
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