Advancements in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery: A Comprehensive Review on 3D Printing and Virtual Surgical Planning

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Featured Application: The featured application is the integration of 3D printing and virtual surgical planning (VSP) in orthognathic and oral maxillofacial surgery, enabling personalized surgical methods, precise planning through tactile 3D models, and accurately designed surgical guides for improved patient-centric care and predictable outcomes. This comprehensive review explores the advancements in Orthognathic and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, focusing on the integration of 3D Printing and Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP). Traditional surgical methods, while effective, come with inherent risks and complications, and can lead to variability in outcomes due to the reliance on the surgeon’s skill and experience. The shift towards patient-centric care necessitates personalized surgical methods, which can be achieved through advanced technology. The amalgamation of 3D printing and VSP revolutionizes surgical planning and implementation by providing tactile 3D models for visualization and planning, and accurately designed surgical guides for execution. This convergence of digital planning and physical modeling facilitates a more predictable, personalized, and precise surgical process. However, the adoption of these technologies presents challenges, including the need for extensive software training and the steep learning curve associated with computer-aided design programs. Despite these challenges, the integration of 3D printing and VSP paves the way for advanced patient care in orthognathic and oral maxillofacial surgery.

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Kim, J. Y., Lee, Y. C., Kim, S. G., & Garagiola, U. (2023, September 1). Advancements in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery: A Comprehensive Review on 3D Printing and Virtual Surgical Planning. Applied Sciences (Switzerland). Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). https://doi.org/10.3390/app13179907

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