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Virtual surgical planning in orthognathic surgery.
Brian B Farrell1, Peter B Franco2, Myron R Tucker3
1Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery, 411 Billingsley Road, Suite 105, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America
|September 24, 2014
Summary
Virtual surgical planning (VSP) enhances orthognathic surgery for dentofacial deformities by improving presurgical work-up and reducing intraoperative inaccuracies. This technology is becoming the standard for accurate surgical treatment planning.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Medical Simulation
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Orthognathic surgery corrects dentofacial deformities.
- Traditional surgical planning can have limitations in accuracy and efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) on orthognathic surgery.
- To highlight VSP's role in improving surgical outcomes for dentofacial deformities.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing computer-aided surgical simulation for virtual surgical planning.
- Developing patient-specific cutting jigs, guides, and templates based on VSP.
Main Results:
- VSP significantly enhances presurgical work-up efficiency.
- VSP allows for multidimensional illustration of dental and skeletal corrections.
- Fabricated guides and templates reduce intraoperative surgical inaccuracies.
Conclusions:
- Virtual Surgical Planning is a valuable tool in modern orthognathic surgery.
- VSP is increasingly adopted as the standard of care for treating dentofacial deformities.
