Reconstruction of a maxillary defect with a fibula graft and titanium mesh using CAD/CAM techniques

Head Face Med. 2010 Jul 19:6:16. doi: 10.1186/1746-160X-6-16.

Abstract

We present a case of maxillary and orbital floor reconstruction with a microvascular fibula graft and an individualized titanium mesh. Both were planned virtually; templates were made by rapid prototyping. The postoperative computer tomography scans showed that the planned positions were achieved correctly. This case report illustrates maxillary reconstruction performed with a special template technique and demonstrates the possibilities of computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) applications in reconstructive surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Female
  • Fibula / transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Maxilla / abnormalities
  • Maxilla / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Titanium*

Substances

  • Titanium