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Evaluation of Virtual Surgical Planning in Accuracy and Efficiency of Complex Maxillofacial Trauma Reconstruction
Jigar Prahelad Bhai Thakkar1, Padmanabha Kumar Govindaraj2, Pratesh Nitin Dholabhai3
1Department of Dentistry, GMERS Medical College, Vadnagar, Gujarat, India.
Background:
Complex maxillofacial trauma reconstruction presents significant challenges due to anatomical intricacies and the need for precise spatial restoration. Virtual surgical planning (VSP) has emerged as a promising technology to enhance surgical accuracy and efficiency.
Objective:
This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and intraoperative efficiency of Virtual Surgical Planning in the reconstruction of complex maxillofacial trauma compared to conventional planning methods.
Materials And Methods:
A prospective comparative study was conducted on 40 patients with complex maxillofacial fractures, randomly divided into two groups: Group A (VSP, n = 20) and Group B (conventional planning, n = 20). Pre- and postoperative CT scans were used to assess accuracy based on bony alignment and symmetry. Surgical duration, intraoperative complications, and postoperative outcomes were also analyzed.
Results:
Group A showed significantly improved alignment accuracy (2.1 ± 0.4 mm deviation) compared to Group B (3.7 ± 0.8 mm; P < 0.001). Average surgical duration was reduced in Group A (142.3 ± 11.7 minutes) versus Group B (176.5 ± 13.2 minutes; P < 0.01). Symmetry scores, based on postoperative imaging, were superior in the VSP group (mean score 4.7/5 vs. 3.9/5; P = 0.004). No major complications were reported in either group, though minor adjustments were less frequent in Group A.
Conclusion:
Virtual Surgical Planning significantly enhances the accuracy and efficiency of complex maxillofacial trauma reconstruction, supporting its integration into routine surgical practice.
