Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg.  2015 Jan;37(1):1. 10.1186/s40902-015-0001-9.

Selective laser melted titanium implants: a new technique for the reconstruction of extensive zygomatic complex defects

• Rotaru H
• Schumacher R
• Kim SG
• Dinu C

• KMID: 2381873
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-015-0001-9

Abstract

The restoration of extensive zygomatic complex defects is a surgical challenge owing to the difficulty of accurately restoring the normal anatomy, symmetry, proper facial projection and facial width. In the present study, an extensive post-traumatic zygomatic bone defect was reconstructed using a custom-made implant that was made with a selective laser melting (SLM) technique. The computer-designed implant had the proper geometry and fit perfectly into the defect without requiring any intraoperative adjustments. A one-year follow-up revealed a stable outcome with no complications.

Keyword

Selective laser melting; Custom-made; Titanium implant; Zygoma reconstruction

MeSH Terms

Follow-Up Studies
Freezing
Titanium*
Titanium