J Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofac Assoc.
2002 Oct;3(2):123-127.
Computer Simulation Surgery of the Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis
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- 1Institue of Human Tissue Restoration Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. sgm625@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- 2Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.
- 3Department of Medical Information, Dental College, Seoul National University, Korea.
- 4Department of Industrial Engineering , Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
- 5Department of Research Institute College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Among three directions of distraction, the horizontal direction shows the least displacement of the condyle process and the largest overlapping surface area. We interpreted above result as the horizontal vector was the ideal direction of distraction among three directions in this patient. The mirror image of normal half side can be used as a target object of simulation surgery and also be used for evaluation of the different assumption of the surgical modalities. In conclusion, the computer simulation surgery using the mirrored image in hemifacial deformity can be an effective method for the prediction and the evaluation of the real surgery and also show the new possibility of application to the other computer simulation technology.
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