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View article: Automatic Apparent Nasal Index from Single Facial Photographs Using a Lightweight Deep Learning Pipeline: A Pilot Study
Automatic Apparent Nasal Index from Single Facial Photographs Using a Lightweight Deep Learning Pipeline: A Pilot Study Open
Background and Objectives: Quantifying nasal proportions is central to facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, yet manual measurements are time-consuming and variable. We sought to develop a simple, reproducible deep learning pipeline t…
View article: Effect of nasogastric tube feeding on oral wound healing and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) after surgery for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)
Effect of nasogastric tube feeding on oral wound healing and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) after surgery for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) Open
Background In patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), the use of nasogastric tubes (NGTs) after surgery is recommended to allow adequate nutrition without food interfering with oral wound healing. However, NGT th…
View article: Novel CAD/CAM-splint-based navigation protocol enhances intraoperative maxillary position control in orthognathic surgery: a case control study
Novel CAD/CAM-splint-based navigation protocol enhances intraoperative maxillary position control in orthognathic surgery: a case control study Open
Background Virtual surgical planning for orthognathic surgery typically relies on two methods for intraoperative plan transfer: CAD/CAM occlusal splints and patient-specific implants (PSI). While CAD/CAM splints may offer limited accuracy,…
View article: Enhancing surgical occlusion setting in orthognathic surgery planning using mixed reality technology: a comparative study
Enhancing surgical occlusion setting in orthognathic surgery planning using mixed reality technology: a comparative study Open
Objectives Orthognathic surgery necessitates precise occlusal alignment during surgical planning, traditionally achieved through manual alignment of physical dental models as the recognized gold standard. This study aims to evaluate the ef…
View article: Intraoral Scanning Enables Virtual-Splint-Based Non-Invasive Registration Protocol for Maxillofacial Surgical Navigation
Intraoral Scanning Enables Virtual-Splint-Based Non-Invasive Registration Protocol for Maxillofacial Surgical Navigation Open
Background/Objectives: Surgical navigation has advanced maxillofacial surgery since the 1990s, bringing benefits for various indications. Traditional registration methods use fiducial markers that are either invasively bone-anchored or att…
View article: Mixed Reality as a Digital Visualisation Solution for the Head and Neck Tumour Board: Application Creation and Implementation Study
Mixed Reality as a Digital Visualisation Solution for the Head and Neck Tumour Board: Application Creation and Implementation Study Open
The preparation and implementation of interdisciplinary oncological case reviews are time-consuming and complex. The variety of clinical and radiological information must be presented in a clear and comprehensible manner. Only if all relev…
View article: Accuracy and Sterilizability of In-House Printed Patient-Specific Aortic Model for Surgeon-Modified Stent Grafts—A Workflow Description for Emergency Aortic Endovascular Procedures
Accuracy and Sterilizability of In-House Printed Patient-Specific Aortic Model for Surgeon-Modified Stent Grafts—A Workflow Description for Emergency Aortic Endovascular Procedures Open
Introduction: The use of 3D-printed aortic models for the creation of surgeon-modified endoprostheses represents a promising avenue in aortic surgery. By focusing on the potential impact of sterilization on model integrity and geometry, th…
View article: A New Approach to Virtual Occlusion in Orthognathic Surgery Planning Using Mixed Reality—A Technical Note and Review of the Literature
A New Approach to Virtual Occlusion in Orthognathic Surgery Planning Using Mixed Reality—A Technical Note and Review of the Literature Open
Orthognathic surgery plays a vital role in correcting various skeletal discrepancies of the maxillofacial region. Achieving optimal occlusion is a fundamental aspect of orthognathic surgery planning, as it directly influences postoperative…
View article: Usage of Object Matching Algorithms Combined with Mixed Reality for Enhanced Decision Making in Orbital Reconstruction—A Technical Note
Usage of Object Matching Algorithms Combined with Mixed Reality for Enhanced Decision Making in Orbital Reconstruction—A Technical Note Open
This technical note describes the usage of object matching to virtually compare different modes of reconstruction in orbital trauma and display the results to the surgeon and the patient pre-operatively via mixed reality devices for enhanc…
View article: Plasma Electrolytic Polished Patient-Specific Orbital Implants in Clinical Use—A Technical Note
Plasma Electrolytic Polished Patient-Specific Orbital Implants in Clinical Use—A Technical Note Open
This technical note describes the technique of plasma electrolytic polishing on orbital patient-specific implants and demonstrates clinical handling and use by the insertion of a plasma electrolytic polished orbital implant into a patient.
View article: Simultaneous PSI-Based Orthognathic and PEEK Bone Augmentation Surgery Leads to Improved Symmetric Facial Appearance in Craniofacial Malformations
Simultaneous PSI-Based Orthognathic and PEEK Bone Augmentation Surgery Leads to Improved Symmetric Facial Appearance in Craniofacial Malformations Open
(1) The aim of the present study was to compare the outcome of facial symmetry after simultaneous digitally planned patient-specific implant (PSI-) based orthognathic surgery and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) bone augmentation in patients …
View article: Prospective Evaluation of Two Wall Orbital Fractures Involving the Medial Orbital Wall: PSI Reconstruction versus PDS Repair—Worth the Effort?
Prospective Evaluation of Two Wall Orbital Fractures Involving the Medial Orbital Wall: PSI Reconstruction versus PDS Repair—Worth the Effort? Open
Proper treatment of the two-wall fractured orbit is still controversial. Specifically, there is no consensus on the issue of the necessity of medial orbital wall repair. With anatomically critical structures at risk during the surgical app…
View article: Advances and Innovations in Ablative Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery Using Mixed Reality Technologies in Personalized Medicine
Advances and Innovations in Ablative Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery Using Mixed Reality Technologies in Personalized Medicine Open
The benefit of computer-assisted planning in head and neck ablative and reconstructive surgery has been extensively documented over the last decade. This approach has been proven to offer a more secure surgical procedure. In the treatment …
View article: Primary Orbital Reconstruction with Selective Laser Melting (SLM) of Patient-Specific Implants (PSIs): An Overview of 96 Surgically Treated Patients
Primary Orbital Reconstruction with Selective Laser Melting (SLM) of Patient-Specific Implants (PSIs): An Overview of 96 Surgically Treated Patients Open
Contemporary advances in technology have allowed the transfer of knowledge from industrial laser melting systems to surgery; such an approach could increase the degree of accuracy in orbital restoration. The aim of this study was to examin…
View article: Evaluation of the Fitting Accuracy of CAD/CAM-Manufactured Patient-Specific Implants for the Reconstruction of Cranial Defects—A Retrospective Study
Evaluation of the Fitting Accuracy of CAD/CAM-Manufactured Patient-Specific Implants for the Reconstruction of Cranial Defects—A Retrospective Study Open
Cranioplasties show overall high complication rates of up to 45.3%. Risk factors potentially associated with the occurrence of postoperative complications are frequently discussed in existing research. The present study examines the positi…
View article: Analysis of Spontaneous and Induced Osteogenic Differentiation in 3D-micromasses of Human Multipotent Stem Cells
Analysis of Spontaneous and Induced Osteogenic Differentiation in 3D-micromasses of Human Multipotent Stem Cells Open
DAG is a strong initiator of osteogenic differentiation. The PI3K/Akt-pathway inhibitor and the ERK-pathway inhibitor, FR180204, control osteogenic differentiation of 3D-micromasses. These results may facilitate preconditioning of cell cul…
View article: Comparison of the Accuracy and Clinical Parameters of Patient-Specific and Conventionally Bended Plates for Mandibular Reconstruction
Comparison of the Accuracy and Clinical Parameters of Patient-Specific and Conventionally Bended Plates for Mandibular Reconstruction Open
Objectives This retrospective study compared two mandibular reconstruction procedures—conventional reconstruction plates (CR) and patient-specific implants (PSI)—and evaluated their accuracy of reconstruction and clinical outcome. Methods …
View article: Advances in the Resection and Reconstruction of Midfacial Tumors Through Computer Assisted Surgery
Advances in the Resection and Reconstruction of Midfacial Tumors Through Computer Assisted Surgery Open
Curatively intended oncologic surgery is based on a residual-free tumor excision. Since decades, the surgeon’s goal of R0-resection has led to radical resections in the anatomical region of the midface because of the three-dimensionally co…
View article: Use and Evaluation of a Computer-Assisted Examination Method for the Diagnosis and Analysis of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Use and Evaluation of a Computer-Assisted Examination Method for the Diagnosis and Analysis of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Open
The aim of the present study was to analyze the size of the preoperatively calculated defect volume of MRONJ patients (medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw) and to develop a computer-aided tool based on techniques of AI (artificial …