Patient- and clinician-reported outcomes of lower jaw contouring using patient-specific 3D-printed titanium implants

The main aim of this study was to assess patient-reported outcomes of jawline contouring with patient-specific three-dimensional (3D) -printed titanium alloy implants using validated Face-Q questionnaires. Four FACE-Q questionnaires (Appearance Appraisal Scale, Quality of Life Scales for Psychological and Social Function, and Adverse Effects Scale) were sent to 21 patients consecutively operated on by the same surgeon between 2014 and 2019. Thirteen patients responded. Mean Rasch Transformed Scores for Satisfaction, Psychological Function and Social Function (0 –100) were 70.6, 73.2, and 71.1, respectively.

Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - July 25, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: M.Y. Mommaerts Tags: Clinical Paper Source Type: research