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Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures
Published on: August 5, 2021
Three-dimensional imaging for virtual assessment and treatment simulation in orthognathic surgery
Ron Caloss1, Kevin Atkins, John P Stella
1Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 75390-9109, USA. ron.caloss@utsouthwestern.edu
Abstract:
Conventional two-dimensional imaging for assessing and treatment planning orthognathic surgery has limitations. Three-dimensional imaging offers the ability to more accurately portray maxillofacial anatomy. Three-dimensional CT-based models can be generated for assessment of the dentofacial deformity. Interactive software can simulate surgical moves and algorithms can predict the three-dimensional soft tissue changes that will occur. This will inevitably effect diagnosis and treatment planning for orthognathic surgery in the future.
