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Orofacial prosthesis design and fabrication using stereolithography.

C L Morris1, R F Barber, R Day

  • 1School of Oral Health Sciences, University of Western Australia.

Australian Dental Journal
|February 28, 2001
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Stereolithography shows promise for creating custom mandibular prostheses, potentially improving both function and aesthetics after jaw resection surgery. Further research aims to enhance this technology for better patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Medical Device Manufacturing
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Stereolithography (STL) is an emerging technology for implantable prostheses.
  • Current STL applications in mandibular resection focus on pre-operative models and metallic frameworks.
  • Existing frameworks restore some function but offer suboptimal aesthetic results due to lack of soft tissue support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the accuracy of stereolithography in creating models for complete mandibular reconstruction.
  • To assess the potential of STL in restoring both contour and soft tissue support in resected mandibles.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology.
  • Employing stereolithography for the fabrication of custom mandibular prostheses.

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  • Investigating the accuracy of the fabricated models in reuniting resected mandibular surfaces.

    • Main Results:

    • Initial results indicate the feasibility of using stereolithography for mandibular prosthesis fabrication.
    • The study explored the potential for restoring full contour and soft tissue support.
    • The technology is in the early stages of development for this specific application.

    Conclusions:

    • Stereolithography, combined with CAD/CAM, presents a novel approach for mandibular reconstruction.
    • Further research and technological advancements are needed to optimize aesthetic outcomes.
    • This technology could significantly improve results for patients undergoing mandibular resection.