The aim of virtual planning is to guide the surgery precisely toward a specific target which has dramatically improved the outcomes.
Computer Guided Surgery has evolved over time. Currently, it is useful in implantology, orthognathic, temporomandibular joint surgery, trauma, craniomaxillofacial resection, and reconstruction.
In orthognathic, maxillary and mandibular surgeries can be performed predictably and accurately with the aid of customized surgical cutting guides and customized plates without any need for inter-occlusal wafers.
In the setting of maxillofacial trauma computer guided surgery allows for the fabrication of custom plates (PSI) which has a great impact on midface trauma, especially the orbital reconstruction, and cranioplasty
The ability to visualize resection margins and to design reconstructive strategies is a significant benefit to the management of cranio-maxillofacial resection and reconstruction, also shortening the operative time and ischemia time regarding the free flap surgeries.
Objectives
– The aim of the virtual planning.
– The application of computer guided surgeries on all maxillofacial branches.