Computer-assisted Virtual Surgery and Splint Fabrication for Paediatric Mandible Fracture
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Computer-assisted virtual surgery is a rapidly emerging topic in the dentistry field (1). Recent developments of high resolution computed tomography (CT) has enabled a better understanding of the complex anatomical structure. The combination of high resolution CT, three-dimensional reformatted images, and stereolithographic models have improved the convenience and accuracy in oral and maxillofacial surgery (1, 2). This short communication reports a technique of computer-assisted virtual reconstruction and splint fabrication in a 2-year-old boy with mandibular fracture.
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