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Jaw in a day: total maxillofacial reconstruction using digital technology.

Jamie P Levine¹, Jin Soo Bae, Marc Soares

¹New York, N.Y. From the Departments of Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Microsurgery, and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, New York University Medical Center; and Plastic Surgery, Manhattan Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

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Summary

This study demonstrates that single-stage total mandibular reconstruction with fibula flaps and immediate dental prostheses is feasible for benign tumors. This approach significantly improves patient outcomes by avoiding interim tooth loss.

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Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Mandibular tumors necessitate complex reconstructions involving bone, soft tissue, and teeth.
Current fibula flap procedures for jaw tumors delay dental reconstruction for 3-6 months, causing patient distress.
Immediate dental rehabilitation is crucial for patient well-being and aesthetics.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility of single-stage mandibular reconstruction with virtual surgical guidance, fibula flaps, and immediate implant-retained dental prostheses.
To report early outcomes of this technique in both mandible and maxilla reconstruction.

Main Methods:

Virtual surgical planning for precise resection and reconstruction.
Harvesting of fibula flaps for simultaneous bone and soft tissue replacement.
Immediate placement of implant-retained dental prostheses during the same surgical session.

Main Results:

Successful single-stage total reconstruction was achieved in three patients with benign mandibular tumors.
One patient with a benign maxillary tumor also underwent successful single-stage reconstruction.
Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies were integral to the process.

Conclusions:

Single-stage total mandibular reconstruction is achievable in select cases.
This technique offers a viable solution for immediate dental rehabilitation, improving patient quality of life.
The presented cases demonstrate successful outcomes, supporting the efficacy of this approach.