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3D printing and virtual planning in anterior mandibular fixation: A clinical study
Kishankumar Avula1, Taskeen Kaur Sethi2, Saumil Bavaliya3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Anil Neerukonda Institue of Dental Sciences, Visakhapatnam andhra Pradesh, India.
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Anterior mandibular fractures present a unique challenge due to complex curvature and aesthetic demands. Thirty patients with isolated anterior mandibular fractures were prospectively divided into two groups. Group B demonstrated significantly reduced operative time (68.3 ± 8.9 minutes vs. 92.6 ± 10.4 minutes, p < 0.001) and fewer intraoperative adjustments. Complication rates were lower in Group B, though not statistically significant. Thus, 3D virtual planning and printing enhance surgical accuracy and reduce operative time in anterior mandibular fixation.
