Current Trends in the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Jaw following Ablative Surgery

The reconstruction and rehabilitation of jaws following ablative surgery have been transformed in recent years by the development of computer-assisted surgery and virtual surgical planning. In this narrative literature review, we aim to discuss the current state-of-the-art jaw reconstruction, and to...

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Published inCancers Vol. 14; no. 14; p. 3308
Main Authors Pu, Jane J., Hakim, Samer G., Melville, James C., Su, Yu-Xiong
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 07.07.2022
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Accuracy
Artificial intelligence
CAS
Computer assisted surgery
Efficiency
Fractures
Jaw
Literature reviews
Mandible
Manufacturing
Mastication
Maxilla
Medical imaging
Patients
Planning
Prostheses
Radiation therapy
Reconstructive surgery
Rehabilitation
Review
Surgical outcomes
Tumors
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Summary:The reconstruction and rehabilitation of jaws following ablative surgery have been transformed in recent years by the development of computer-assisted surgery and virtual surgical planning. In this narrative literature review, we aim to discuss the current state-of-the-art jaw reconstruction, and to preview the potential future developments. The application of patient-specific implants and the “jaw-in-a-day technique” have made the fast restoration of jaws’ function and aesthetics possible. The improved efficiency of primary reconstructive surgery allows for the rehabilitation of neurosensory function following ablative surgery. Currently, a great deal of research has been conducted on augmented/mixed reality, artificial intelligence, virtual surgical planning for soft tissue reconstruction, and the rehabilitation of the stomatognathic system. This will lead to an even more exciting future for the functional reconstruction and rehabilitation of the jaw following ablative surgery.
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ISSN:2072-6694
2072-6694
DOI:10.3390/cancers14143308