3D printing in orthognathic surgery − A literature review

• Published in: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association Vol. 117; no. 7; pp. 547 - 558
• Main Authors: Lin, Hsiu-Hsia, Lonic, Daniel, Lo, Lun-Jou
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Elsevier B.V 01.07.2018; Elsevier
• Subjects: 3D printing; Additive manufacturing; Computer-aided design; Computer-aided manufacturing; Orthognathic surgery; Rapid prototyping; Orthognathic surgery; Rapid prototyping; Computer-aided design; Additive manufacturing; 3D printing; Computer-aided manufacturing

With the recent advances in three-dimensional (3D) imaging, computer-assisted surgical planning and simulation are now regularly used for analysis of craniofacial structures and improved prediction of surgical outcomes in orthognathic surgery. A variety of patient-specific surgical guides and device...