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Stereolithography in oral and maxillofacial operation planning
- Source :
- International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery. 24(1 Pt 2)
- Publication Year :
- 1995
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Abstract
- Stereolithography (STL) is a method of organ-model-production based on computed tomography scans which enables the representation of complex 3-dimensional anatomical structures. Surfaces and internal structures of organs can be produced by polymerization of UV-sensitive liquid resin using a laserbeam. In oral and maxillofacial surgery this technique is advantageous for reconstruction of severe skull defects because a more accurate preoperative planning is possible. Using recently developed software we are able to reconstruct unilateral bony defects by virtual mirror imaging of the contralateral side and production of a STL mirror model as well as the reconstruction of non-mirrorable defects by superposition. Advantages of STL are the representation of complex anatomical structures, high precision and accuracy, and the option to sterilize the models for intraoperative use. More accurate planning using this method improves postoperative results, decreases risks and shortens treatment time.
- Subjects :
- Models, Anatomic
medicine.medical_specialty
Image processing
Facial Bones
Patient Care Planning
law.invention
Stereotaxic Techniques
law
medicine
Postoperative results
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Meningeal Neoplasms
Humans
Stereolithography
Aged
Operation planning
business.industry
Skull
Surgery, Oral
Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology
Stereotaxic technique
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Female
Tomography
Oral Surgery
business
Meningioma
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Virtual mirror
Craniotomy
Biomedical engineering
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 09015027
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 1 Pt 2
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....69d3534fe1159acd2b5b22092fe7f83c