Pre-contoured reconstruction plate fabricated via three-dimensional printed bending support

• Published in: Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol. 47; no. 3; pp. 233 - 236
• Main Authors: Song, In-Seok, Ryu, Jae-Jun, Choi, Young-Jun, Lee, Ui-Lyong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한구강악안면외과학회 30.06.2021; Korean Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons; The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Subjects: Technical Note; 치의학; Mandibular defect; Three-dimensional printing; Machine bending; Reconstruction plate; Computer simulation
• ISSN: 2234-7550; 2234-5930
• DOI: 10.5125/JKAOMS.2021.47.3.233

A mandibular continuity defect can be repaired using either a prosthetic device or autogenous bone. A titanium reconstruction plate can be used with a localized or vascularized flap over the defect of the mandible. Unfortunately, the plate may fail due to plate exposure, screw loosening, fracture, o...

Table of Contents:

• I. Introduction II. Technical Note III. Discussion