Application of a new simulation model of infant cleft lip in surgery simulation and teaching of lip repair

VernacularTitle:新型婴儿唇裂仿真模型及其在外科手术教学中的应用
Author: Fang WANG ; Guofeng WU ; Lei TIAN ; Xinghua FENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Infant; Cleft lip; Simulation model; Surgery teaching
From: Journal of Practical Stomatology 2010;26(2):190-193
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective:To establish a new method of designing and fabricating a facial simulation model of infant cleft lip for lip repair simulation and surgery teaching. Methods: Using latest three-dimensional scanning, reversed engineering and rapid prototyping techniques to fulfill the individual design and rapid auto-manufacture for the facial model of the cleft lip infants. With the new chromatosis technique and special silicone material of Maxillofacial Prosthetics the simulative face of infant cleft lip were fabricated. The new simulation model was used for lip repair surgery teaching. Results: The vivid faical data was successfully acquired by scanner and then designed by software. The solid plastic partern of patient's face was fabricated by machine, which was eventually replaced by maxillofaical silicon. The surgeon applied it for pre-surgery simulation and surgery teaching. Conclusion: This study successfully designed and fabricated the new simulation model of cleft lip infant's face, which can be a ideal training model for lip repair surgery teaching.