Case report and literature review: treatment of pediatric mandibular fracture assisted by digital simulation and three-dimensional printing technology
10.3760/cma.j.cn114453-20240629-00167
- VernacularTitle:数字化模拟和三维打印技术辅助治疗儿童下颌骨骨折1例并文献复习
- Author:
Yiyun WANG
1
;
Qian YA
;
Chanjuan WANG
;
Lin LIU
;
Xiangyu LIU
Author Information
1. 山西医科大学附属运城市中心医院整形外科、美容外科，运城 044000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mandibular fractures;
Digital technology;
Three-dimensional printing;
Children
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2025;41(5):495-499
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Digital simulation and three-dimensional (3D) printing technology-assisted treatment of mandibular fractures in children has good clinical application value. During the surgery, attention should be paid to the fixation of dentition defects, jawbone development, and the protection of permanent tooth germs. This article reports a case of a 7-year-old male patient with a mandibular chin fracture, treated with digital simulation of fracture reduction and 3D printing of mandible model, along with implantable occlusal splint, then underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery. After 3 and 6 months, the 3D printed splint and internal fixation titanium plate were removed. The mandibular fracture healed well, without affecting jawbone development, and the tooth germs remained undamaged, the occlusal relationship recovered well. The case suggests the use of computer digital simulation and 3D printing technology facilitates precise reduction of mandibular fractures and reduces the impact on the jawbone and tooth germs, which provids valuable clinical reference.
