J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.  2005 Nov;32(6):796-801.

3-Dimensional Model Simulation Craniomaxillofacial Surgery using Rapid Prototyping Technique

• Jung KI
• Baek RM
• Lim JH
• Park SG
• Heo CY
• Kim MG
• Kwon SS

Abstract

In plastic and reconstructive craniomaxillofacial surgery, careful preoperative planning is essential to get a successful outcome. Many craniomaxillofacial surgeons have used imaging modalities like conventional radiographs, computed tomography(CT) and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) for supporting the planning process. But, there are a lot of limitations in the comprehension of the surgical anatomy with these modalities. Medical models made with rapid prototyping (RP) technique represent a new approach for preoperative planning and simulation surgery. With rapid prototyping models, surgical procedures can be simulated and performed interactively so that surgeon can get a realistic impression of complex structures before surgical intervention. The great advantage of rapid prototyping technique is the precise reproduction of objects from a 3-dimensional reconstruction image as a physical model. Craniomaxillofacial surgeon can establish treatment strategy through preoperative simulation surgery and predict the postoperative result.

Keyword

Rapid prototyping technique; Craniomaxillofacial surgery

MeSH Terms

Comprehension
Models, Anatomic
Plastics
Reproduction
Plastics