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Computerized Surgical Planning for Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis.

Kevin G HuAli AralAlbert RancuMichael Alperovich
Published in: Seminars in plastic surgery (2024)
Mandibular distraction osteogenesis is a technically challenging procedure due to complex mandibular anatomy, especially in the treatment of Pierre-Robin Sequence due to variable bone thickness in the infant mandible and the presence of tooth buds. Computerized surgical planning (CSP) simplifies the procedure by preoperatively visualizing critical structures, producing cutting guides, and planning distractor placement. This paper describes the process of using CSP to plan mandibular distraction osteogenesis, including discussion of recent advances in the use of custom distractors.
Keyphrases
  • cone beam computed tomography
  • bone regeneration
  • optical coherence tomography
  • body composition
  • combination therapy
  • single molecule