Chenchen Zhang, Chi Song, Dong Wang, Tingyi Gao, Jie Li, Dongkun Yang, Chang Liu, Yue Du, Kai Zhang
To investigate the role of a fully digital process in the surgical treatment of mandibular fractures in children. We analyzed a complete dataset from 22 children with mandibular fractures treated with digital surgical assistance. The patient's treatment process included preoperative thin layer CT (Computed Tomography) scanning, computer-aided design (3D reconstruction, virtual reduction, and internal fixation device determination and shaping), and 3D printing (jaw model, bite plate). We used occlusal and shaping plates during surgery to assist in fracture reduction and fixation...
January 2024: Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry