Selective laser melted titanium implants: a new technique for the reconstruction of extensive zygomatic complex defects

The restoration of extensive zygomatic complex defects is a surgical challenge owing to the difficulty of accurately restoring the normal anatomy, symmetry, proper facial projection and facial width. In the present study, an extensive post-traumatic zygomatic bone defect was reconstructed using a cu...

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Veröffentlicht in:Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery 2015, 37(1), , pp.1-6
Hauptverfasser: Rotaru, Horatiu, Schumacher, Ralf, Kim, Seong-Gon, Dinu, Cristian
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The restoration of extensive zygomatic complex defects is a surgical challenge owing to the difficulty of accurately restoring the normal anatomy, symmetry, proper facial projection and facial width. In the present study, an extensive post-traumatic zygomatic bone defect was reconstructed using a custom-made implant that was made with a selective laser melting (SLM) technique. The computer-designed implant had the proper geometry and fit perfectly into the defect without requiring any intraoperative adjustments. A one-year follow-up revealed a stable outcome with no complications.
ISSN:2288-8101
2288-8586
2288-8586
DOI:10.1186/s40902-015-0001-9