Journal Reviews

Money saving using CAD-CAM in mandibular reconstruction

1 January 2017 | Computer-aided design, Computer-aided manufacturing, Cost, Mandibular reconstruction, Reconstructive surgery, Surgical time

CAD-CAM (computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing) is an exciting field in the functional and accurate reconstruction of oral cavity defects. This is a prospective study from Italy based on data from 20 consecutive mandibular reconstructions from 2011 to...

CAD/CAM assisted mandibular reconstruction or freestyle?

1 September 2016 | | Computer-aided design, Computer-aided manufacturing, Mandible, Microsurgery, Morphological results, Reconstructive algorithm

The gold standard for the reconstruction of the mandible is a free bone flap and the fibula is commonly used. The fibula is a straight bone and presents considerations and difficulties in the formation of a U-shaped neo-mandible. Computer aided...