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Stereophotogrammetric Method for Fabrication of Cranioplast Using Digital Facial Scan Technology - A Case Report
Abhishek Kumar Gupta1, Rekha Gupta1, Shubhra Gill1
1Department of Dental Surgery, Safdurjung Hospital, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Rationale:
Traumatic brain injury is the most common cause of cranial defects. Cranioplasty is the surgical intervention performed to repair cranial defects. The purpose of a cranioplast is to protect the underlying brain tissues, reduce pain, and improve calvarial contour and symmetry.
Patient Concerns:
This case report describes the management of an ambulatory aided patient who met with a road traffic accident and had undergone decompressive craniectomy.
Diagnosis:
Noncontrast computed tomography confirmed the frontal cranial defect and was planned for decompressive craniectomy.
Treatment Plan:
An innovative multi-camera three-dimensional (3D) face-scanning software (Bellus 3D) was used for facial scanning to obtain a 3D face model and fabrication of 3D model using rich presence technology.
Outcomes:
The wax pattern was then fabricated on a 3D-prototyped model and a customised polymethylmethacrylate cranioplast was fabricated.
Take-Away Lessons:
his method with the added advantage of rapid prototyping technology resulted in prosthesis with good aesthetics and better fit.
