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. 2023 Aug;46(4):100615.
doi: 10.1016/j.bj.2023.100615. Epub 2023 Jun 19.

Applications of three-dimensional imaging techniques in craniomaxillofacial surgery: A literature review

Lun-Jou Lo  1 , Hsiu-Hsia Lin  2
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Applications of three-dimensional imaging techniques in craniomaxillofacial surgery: A literature review

Lun-Jou Lo et al. Biomed J. 2023 Aug.

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) imaging technologies are increasingly used in craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgery, especially to enable clinicians to get an effective approach and obtain better treatment results during different preoperative and postoperative phases, namely during image acquisition and diagnosis, virtual surgical planning (VSP), actual surgery, and treatment outcome assessment. The article presents an overview of 3D imaging technologies used in the aforementioned phases of the most common CMF surgery. We searched for relevant studies on 3D imaging applications in CMF surgery published over the past 10 years in the PubMed, ProQuest (Medline), Web of Science, Science Direct, Clinical Key, and Embase databases. A total of 2094 articles were found, of which 712 were relevant. An additional 26 manually searched articles were included in the analysis. The findings of the review demonstrated that 3D imaging technology is becoming increasingly popular in clinical practice and an essential tool for plastic surgeons. This review provides information that will help researchers and clinicians consider the use of 3D imaging techniques in CMF surgery to improve the quality of surgical procedures and achieve satisfactory treatment outcomes.

Keywords: Actual surgery; Craniomaxillofacial surgery; Image acquisition and diagnosis; Three-dimensional imaging; Treatment outcome assessment; Virtual surgical planning.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of interest The authors have no financial conflicts of interest.

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Flowchart of study selection.
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Three components of data acquisition (A) 3D image acquisition (B) replacement of the distorted dentition of the CBCT model (C) orientation of the NHP.
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Four components of VSP (A) 3D image preprocessing (B) 3D cephalometric analysis (C) surgical simulation (D) design and preparation of intraoperative guidance.
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