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Advancements in computer-assisted orthognathic surgery: A comprehensive review and clinical application in South
Sung-Woon On1, Seoung-Won Cho2, Sang-Yoon Park3
1Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong 18450, South Korea; Department of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Dentistry, Graduated School of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, South Korea; Institute of Clinical Dentistry, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, South Korea.
Objectives:
Orthognathic surgery (OS) has evolved with technological advancements, notably through the implementation of computer-assisted orthognathic surgery (CAOS). This article aims to elucidate various types of CAOS and their efficiency and accuracy, supplemented by a thorough literature review focusing on their clinical applications in South Korea.
Study Selection, Data, And Sources:
A comprehensive search strategy was employed, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, and observational studies published until December 2023 in the PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar databases. The literature search was limited to articles written in English.
Results:
Static CAOS demonstrated high precision, reduced operative time, and high accuracy, suggesting its potential reliability in orthognathic procedures. Dynamic CAOS presented a promising avenue for exploration, showing an accuracy comparable to that of traditional methods. The critical considerations for CAOS include accuracy, time efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Recent studies have indicated advancements in the time efficiency of static CAOS. Static CAOS requires less equipment and is more cost-effective than dynamic CAOS.
Conclusions:
CAOS offers clear advantages over conventional OS in terms of surgical convenience and accuracy in implementing the surgical plan. To achieve recognition as the gold standard method for maxillofacial deformity treatment, CAOS must overcome its limitations and undergo continuous verification via well-designed studies.
Clinical Significance:
The introduction of CAOS, mainly static CAOS with high precision and reduced surgical time, signifies a notable advancement in OS. However, rigorous studies are warranted to validate CAOS as the gold standard for treating maxillofacial deformities.
