Customized Titanium Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures Using a Mirroring Technique for Virtual Reconstruction and 3D Model Printing

Blumer, Michael; Pejicic, Rada; Gander, Thomas; Johner, Jean Pierre; Held, Ulrike; Wagner, Maximilian Eberhard

doi:10.5167/uzh-196241

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Blumer, M., Pejicic, R., Gander, T., Johner, J. P., Held, U., & Wagner, M. E. (2021). Customized Titanium Reconstruction of Orbital Fractures Using a Mirroring Technique for Virtual Reconstruction and 3D Model Printing. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 79, 200.e1-200.e9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joms.2020.09.001

Abstract

PURPOSE Early operative reconstruction using titanium mesh is a technique often used for preventing sequelae after an orbital fracture. We sought to examine the utility of patient-specific molding of the mesh with a biomodel via virtual mirroring of the nonaffected side. METHODS We retrospectively assessed the clinical and radiological outcomes of orbital fracture reconstruction using a customized titanium mesh shaped on 3D-printed biomodels in 34 unilateral orbital fracture cases. Preoperative virtual orbital reconstruction images, u