کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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4121757 | 1270403 | 2009 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
SummaryThe diagnosis and treatment of facial deformities, including mandibular asymmetries, can pose a significant clinical problem. The limitations, accuracy and predictability of treatment options available and the expectations of the patient can further compound this. In this article we present a case of facial asymmetry secondary to mandibular angle deficiency corrected by the manufacture and placement of a custom-made titanium onlay.Although alternative methods were potentially available to correct this deformity, patient factors including occlusion, dental/skeletal relationship and chin position limited our options. Furthermore, construction of the custom-made titanium onlay involved the development of a computer-generated 3D virtual model and computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD-CAM) of the inlay.This report demonstrates that this technique can be used successfully to address certain cases of facial asymmetry.
Journal: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery - Volume 62, Issue 8, August 2009, Pages e247–e250