Selective laser melted titanium implants: a new technique for the reconstruction of extensive zygomatic complex defects.
10.1186/s40902-015-0001-9
- Author:
Horatiu ROTARU
1
;
Ralf SCHUMACHER
;
Seong Gon KIM
;
Cristian DINU
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Str. Motilor Nr. 33, 400001 Cluj-Napoca, Romania. hrotaru@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Selective laser melting;
Custom-made;
Titanium implant;
Zygoma reconstruction
- MeSH:
Follow-Up Studies;
Freezing;
Titanium*
- From:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2015;37(1):1-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
