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Fully automatic segmentation of craniomaxillofacial CT scans for computer-assisted orthognathic surgery planning using the nnU-Net framework
ObjectivesTo evaluate the performance of the nnU-Net open-source deep learning framework for automatic multi-task segmentation of craniomaxillofacial...
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Amalgamation of Cranio-maxillofacial Surgery and Technological Development
How often should results go according to plan? No surgeon is perfect all the time, yet surgery is a discipline driven by results. Surgeons have...
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Patient-specific implants made of 3D printed bioresorbable polymers at the point-of-care: material, technology, and scope of surgical application
BackgroundBioresorbable patient-specific additive-manufactured bone grafts, meshes, and plates are emerging as a promising alternative that can...
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Donor site morbidity after computer assisted surgical reconstruction of the mandible using deep circumflex iliac artery grafts: a cross sectional study
BackgroundComputer Assisted Design and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) have revolutionized oncologic surgery of the head and neck. A...
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Primary Management of Operable Locally Advanced Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Current Concepts and Strategies
IntroductionLocally advanced oral cavity carcinoma (LAOCSCC) is primarily treated with surgery followed by radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy.
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Does the use of a “wrap” in three-dimensional surgical planning influence the bony margin status of benign and malignant neoplasms of the oral, head, and neck region? An initial investigation
PurposeThree-dimensional surgical planning (3-DSP) is becoming commonplace in the management of benign and malignant disease for oral and...
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Evaluation optimum ratio of synthetic bone graft material and platelet rich fibrin mixture in a metal 3D printed implant to enhance bone regeneration
BackgroundThis study aims to evaluate the optimal ratio of synthetic bone graft (SBG) material and platelet rich fibrin (PRF) mixed in a metal...
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Impact of optical navigation variables on the accuracy of robot-assisted surgery: a study of the TIANJI Robot system
This study aims to explore factors related to optical navigation that interfere with the accuracy of robot-assisted surgery, specifically focusing on...
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Reconstruction of dental roots for implant planning purposes: a retrospective computational and radiographic assessment of single-implant cases
PurposeThe aim of the study was to assess the deviation between clinical implant axes (CIA) determined by a surgeon during preoperative planning and...
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Controlling and Stabilising Mandible During Reconstruction: Significance and Techniques
ObjectiveStable and accurate positioning of condyle in the glenoid fossa is necessary for maintaining occlusion, facial symmetry and normal function...
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Ist eine Verbesserung der Behandlungssicherheit in der Korsettversorgung von Skoliosepatienten durch Anwendung standardisierter CAD-Algorithmen möglich?
BackgroundThe treatment of scoliosis patients with corrective braces today still leads to quite different results. The published success rates...
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3D printing in pediatric neurosurgery: experimental study of a novel approach using biodegradable materials
Purpose3D printing technologies have become an integral part of modern life, and the most routinely used materials in reconstructive surgery in...
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Validation of Low Cost Patient Specific Implant Design Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Reconstruction of Segmental Mandibular Defects: A Case Report and Literature Review
IntroductionMandibular continuity defects can cause functional and cosmetic deformities affecting a patient’s quality of life. Reconstruction of such...
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Patient Specific Alloplastic Implant Reconstruction of Mandibular Defects–Safe Practice Recommendations and Guidelines
Mandibular continuity defects are commonly seen after tumor resection, osteomyelitis or maxillofacial trauma. Three-dimensional reconstruction of...
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3D printing vs traditional workflow for the fabrication of mandibular implant overdentures: study protocol for a mixed-methods cross-over RCT
BackgroundComplete tooth loss is a significant global oral health issue, particularly impacting older individuals with lower socioeconomic status....
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Effects of autoclaving and disinfection on 3D surgical guides using LCD technology for dental implant
BackgroundSurgical guides can improve the precision of implant placement and minimize procedural errors and their related complications. This study...
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Histological examination of a retrieved custom-made 3D-printed titanium vertebra
PurposeIn the present report it is described the design, the manufacturing and the successful surgical implant of one of the first 3D custom titanium...
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Alloplastic Neo-Mandible for Total Mandibular Reconstruction
BackgroundWide spreading destructive diseases of the jaw may require expanded surgery up to a total resection with complete loss of the original...
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Foot orthoses for flexible flatfeet in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient-reported outcomes
BackgroundThis systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of orthoses for flexible flatfeet in terms of patient-reported outcomes...
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Dimensional variability characterization of additively manufactured lattice coupons
BackgroundAdditive manufacturing (AM), commonly called 3D Printing (3DP), for medical devices is growing in popularity due to the technology’s...