Use of 3D printed model as a reconstruction aid in the management of an extensive ameloblastoma of the mandible

Walter A Odhiambo; James M Gatune; Symon W Guthua; Chris Muraguri

doi:10.1002/ccr3.6047

Use of 3D printed model as a reconstruction aid in the management of an extensive ameloblastoma of the mandible

Clin Case Rep. 2022 Jul 11;10(7):e6047. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6047. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Authors

Walter A Odhiambo¹, James M Gatune², Symon W Guthua¹, Chris Muraguri³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine University of Nairobi Nairobi Kenya.
² Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi Kenya.
³ Micrive Infinite - Ruaraka Nairobi Kenya.

Abstract

Ameloblastoma is a benign jaw tumor that can grow to a very huge size with high rate of recurrence. The large tumors pose a challenge during resection and reconstructive surgery. We present a massive ameloblastoma of the mandible that was surgically treated with the aid of 3D printed model.

Keywords: 3D printing; ameloblastoma; mandible.

Publication types

Case Reports