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In-House Digital Workflow for the Management of Acute Mandible Fractures.
Jeffrey S Marschall1, Vinicius Dutra2, Robert L Flint3
1Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, KY.
Summary
This study introduces an expedited digital workflow for mandible fracture repair using 3D printing. This innovative approach significantly reduces planning and preparation time for acute facial trauma surgery.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Digital Health
Background:
- Traditional methods for managing acute mandible fractures involve costly and time-consuming third-party vendor processes for virtual surgical planning and custom plate milling.
- These delays negate the effectiveness of current digital workflows in emergency settings for facial trauma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel, in-house expedited digital workflow for computer-aided virtual fracture reduction and 3D printing.
- To enable preoperative reconstruction plate adaptation for acute mandible fractures.
Main Methods:
- Utilized computed tomographic (CT) scan DICOM data from emergency department or clinic.
- Employed US Food and Drug Administration-approved software for virtual fracture reduction based on anatomical landmarks.
- Generated a 3D-printed model of the reduced mandible for preoperative plate adaptation.
Main Results:
- Achieved virtual fracture reduction and 3D model creation within 2 hours of DICOM data upload.
- Produced ideally adapted reconstruction plates ready for sterilization before surgery.
- Demonstrated a streamlined workflow for acute mandible fracture management.
Conclusions:
- The described in-house digital workflow significantly expedites the management of acute mandible fractures.
- This method enhances efficiency and reduces turnaround time compared to traditional approaches.
- Facilitates timely surgical preparation through rapid virtual planning and 3D model utilization.
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