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Computer-assisted planning with 3D printing for mandibular reconstruction caused by a mandibular fracture with secondary osteomyelitis: A Case Report.

Mauricio Barreda HalePablo Romero-ArayaMacarena Cea HerreraDaniela EspinozaNicolas CastroJoaquín CastroGuillaume Serandour
Published in: Clinical case reports (2021)
Mandibular reconstructions are complex clinical pictures that require careful planning for functional and aesthetic outcomes. Virtual surgical planning and 3D printing are ideal to achieve a predictable result. Through "hybrid techniques" (prebending plates with 3D-models) and free software, this goal is within reach for clinics with limited financial resources.
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