Occlusion-Fit Three-Dimensional-Printed Zygoma Repositioner

J Craniofac Surg. 2018 May;29(3):731-732. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004315.

Abstract

Reduction malarplasty is utilized to reshape the facial form into an oval shape. However, complications and unfavorable results in reduction malarplasty have been reported. Reoperation of a nonunion malar complex is difficult relative to the achievement of a satisfactory outcome using the intraoral approach with a narrow surgical field because the normal anatomy has been destroyed, and previous surgery may have caused asymmetry. In this situation, computer-aided simulation surgery and surgical guides can serve as effective solutions to overcome the limitations of reoperative malarplasty using the intraoral approach.In this report, the authors present a case with successful treatment outcomes for a nonunion malar complex using a three-dimensional-printed zygoma repositioner.

MeSH terms

  • Dental Occlusion
  • Facial Asymmetry / surgery
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures* / instrumentation
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures* / methods
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional*
  • Reoperation
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted* / instrumentation
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted* / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Zygoma / surgery*