What is it about?
3D technology is being used at increasing rates throughout many industries, and reconstructive surgery is no exception. Craniofacial surgery especially uses bone-like elements to reconstruct the face and skull from acquired and congenital defects. This article summarizes the use of 3D technology to reconstruct various complex defects of the craniofacial skeleton using 3D technology.
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Why is it important?
The increased familiarity with powerful technologies, such as 3D computer planning, virtual surgical planning, and the generate of patient-specific custom implants represents the future of craniofacial surgery.
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3D technologies have grown and will continue to grow into a fundamental principle in craniofacial reconstruction.
Dr Kristopher M Day
University of Texas at Austin
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This page is a summary of: Applications of Computer Technology in Complex Craniofacial Reconstruction, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, March 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health,
DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001655.
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