Fibula Graft Cutting Devices: Are 3D-Printed Cutting Guides More Precise Than a Universal, Reusable Osteotomy Jig?

Fibula Graft Cutting Devices: Are 3D-Printed Cutting Guides More Precise Than a Universal, Reusable Osteotomy Jig?

Individual cutting guides for the reconstruction of lower jaw defects with fibular grafts are often used. However, the application of these osteotomy tools is costly and time intensive. The aim of this study was to compare the precision of osteotomies using a 3D-printed guide with those using a univ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Simon Meyer, Jan-Michaél Hirsch, Christoph S. Leiggener, Bilal Msallem, Guido R. Sigron, Christoph Kunz, Florian M. Thieringer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
cranio-maxillofacial surgery
mandibular reconstruction
fibula
osteotomy
tissue transplantation
surgical guides
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/12/4119

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https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/12/4119

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