Comparison of the accuracy of maxillary position between conventional model surgery and virtual surgical planning

The aim of this study was to determine whether virtual surgical planning (VSP) is an accurate method for positioning the maxilla when compared to conventional articulator model surgery (CMS), through the superimposition of computed tomography (CT) images. This retrospective study included the records of 30 adult patients submitted to bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. Two groups were created according to the treatment planning performed: CMS and VSP. The treatment planning protocol was the same for all patients.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 23, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: F.G. Ritto, A.R.M. Schimtt, T. Pimentel, J.V. Canellas, P.J. Medeiros Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research