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  • 1Engineer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, Leipzig University and University of Applied Sciences (HTWK), Leipzig, Germany.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
|April 30, 2017
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A novel mold, created from a statistical shape model of the orbit, offers a cost-effective solution for treating orbital fractures by enabling precise preformation of implant materials.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Imaging
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Orbital fractures present complex reconstructive challenges.
  • Current treatment methods can be costly and time-consuming.
  • Anatomical preformation of implants is crucial for successful outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the feasibility of using a statistical shape model to create a cost-efficient mold for orbital fracture treatment.
  • To assess the mold's utility in preforming implant materials for orbital reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • A statistical shape model of the human orbit was generated from 131 computed tomographic (CT) scans.
  • The model was used to construct and rapid-prototype a two-part mold.
  • Titanium mesh was deformed using the mold to create orbital implants.

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Main Results:

  • A functional statistical shape model of the orbit was successfully created.
  • A mold was fabricated using rapid prototyping based on the statistical model.
  • The mold enabled successful deformation of titanium mesh into orbital implant shapes.

Conclusions:

  • A mold derived from a statistical orbital shape model provides a cost-effective method for treating orbital fractures.
  • This approach facilitates the anatomic preformation of implant materials like titanium mesh or resorbable options.
  • The mold represents a viable, cost-effective alternative for orbital reconstruction.