Application of computer aided design-computer aided manufacture technique in mandible defect reconstruction with individual titanium prosthesis.
- Author:
Xin XU
1
;
Jun-lie YAN
;
Fei-yun PING
;
Jun CHEN
;
Feng-guo YAN
;
Yi-dan SHAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Ameloblastoma; rehabilitation; surgery; Computer Simulation; Computer-Aided Design; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Mandible; surgery; Mandibular Neoplasms; rehabilitation; surgery; Mandibular Prosthesis Implantation; Mandibular Reconstruction; Middle Aged; Prosthesis Design; Titanium; Tomography, Spiral Computed; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2011;46(7):422-424
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the application of computer aided design-computer aided manufacture (CAD-CAM) technique in the reconstruction of mandible defect with individual titanium prosthesis.
METHODSSix patients with large mandibular ramus and angle tumor were spiral CT scanned preoperatively, and the CAD-CAM was used to design and make individual titanium prosthesis for reconstructing the mandibular defects after resection of the tumor. The prosthesis were assembled during operation. Postoperative follow-up period was 9 - 38 months.
RESULTSThe design and manufacture of titanium prosthesis by use of CAD-CAM technique was convenient and the prosthesis fitted the defects very well. The outline of the face, the occlusion and function were restored. After 9 - 38 months of follow-up, the mandibular symmetry was good.
CONCLUSIONSThe application of CAD-CAM provided accurate simulation and fast manufacturing process for the titanium prosthesis in the repair of mandibular defect.
