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Information and computer technology in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Reena M Talwar1, Daisy Chemaly
1Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Toronto, 124 Edward Street, Room 148, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1G6. r.talwar@utoronto.ca <r.talwar@utoronto.ca>
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America
|January 16, 2008
Summary
This article reviews recent information and computer technologies for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, covering diagnostic imaging, implantology, and surgical applications. It highlights the pros and cons of each technology to aid successful patient treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Medical Technology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Advancements in information and computer technology offer new tools for oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Clinicians require updated knowledge of available technologies for optimal patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of recent information and computer technologies relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- To highlight the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies for clinical application.
Main Methods:
- Review of current marketplace information and computer technologies.
- Analysis of applications in diagnostic imaging, implantology, orthognathic surgery, and craniofacial surgery.
Main Results:
- Identification of various technologies with specific benefits and drawbacks.
- Discussion of how these technologies can enhance surgical outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Emerging technologies offer expanded capabilities for oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
- Informed selection of technologies can lead to more successful and predictable patient treatments.
