Surgical navigation recording systems in orbitozygomatic traumatology

Area of Science:

• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Medical Devices
• Surgical Navigation

Background:

• Accurate intraoperative navigation relies on precise marker triangulation.
• Existing systems can be complex or costly.
• A simplified method for marker application is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a simple dental marker technique for intraoperative navigation system triangulation.
• To evaluate the preliminary results and accuracy of this method.
• To highlight indications, contraindications, and limitations.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of 8 patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery for fractures.
• Application of dental markers (orthodontic brackets or osteosynthesis screws) on maxillary teeth.
• Accuracy assessment by comparing intraoperative findings with computed tomographic images.

Main Results:

• The dental marker technique achieved triangulation accuracy comparable to leading systems, with discrepancies under 1 mm.
• The method proved effective in patients with orbital or orbitozygomatic fractures.
• Preliminary analysis confirmed successful navigation system triangulation.

Conclusions:

• A simple, effective dental marker procedure enables successful triangulation for intraoperative navigation in maxillofacial surgery.
• This technique offers a viable alternative for surgeons requiring navigation assistance.
• The method demonstrates high accuracy and broad applicability.