Journal Reviews

Another paper advocating resection templates

1 April 2017 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | 3D, Computer-aided surgery, Head and neck cancer, Mandibular reconstruction, Mandibular resection, Virtual surgical planning

Resection in the head and neck region leads to complex defects with significant impairment in function. Reconstruction is even more difficult and to improve the accuracy of both resection and reconstruction a number of aids are used. With the improved...

Money saving using CAD-CAM in mandibular reconstruction

1 December 2016 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Computer-aided design, Computer-aided manufacturing, Cost, Mandibular reconstruction, Reconstructive surgery, Surgical time

Computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) are an exciting dimension in the functional and accurate reconstruction of the oral cavity. The fibula is commonly used for mandibular reconstruction as a free flap. This straight bone needs to be...

CAD/CAM assisted mandibular reconstruction free hand: is there a difference?

1 August 2016 | | Maxillofacial Surgery | Computer-aided design, Computer-aided manufacturing, Mandible, Reconstructive algorithm, Morphological results, Microsurgery

The gold standard for the reconstruction of the mandible is a free bony flap, the fibula is commonly used. The fibula is a straight bone and indeed all the other donor sites present various other considerations and difficulties, to allow...

Three-dimensional visualisation of the human face using DICOM data

6 April 2016 | | Facial Plastic Surgery | Computer, Facial contouring surgery, Free flap, Three-dimensional visualization

This is an extended case report and something I would not normally review for the purposes of PMFA News. However, we should welcome innovation and use of simple technologies to potentially improve clinical care. This study describes the use of...

­Immediate planned reconstruction following complex craniofacial reconstruction

1 June 2014 | | Facial Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery | CAD/CAM, Computer-assisted surgery, Craniofacial reconstruction, Navigation, One-step surgery, Orbital reconstruction, PEEK

The immediate reconstruction of 3-D craniofacial defects is extremely difficult and can be more difficult than the ablation. Perfect shape and symmetry is required. In the past decade this has largely improved with CAD/CAM engineering. The authors report a one-step...