Registration for computer-navigated surgery in edentulous patients: A problem-based decision concept

Lübbers, H T; Matthews, F; Zemann, W; Grätz, K W; Obwegeser, J A; Bredell, M

doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2010.10.021

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Lübbers, H. T., Matthews, F., Zemann, W., Grätz, K. W., Obwegeser, J. A., & Bredell, M. (2011). Registration for computer-navigated surgery in edentulous patients: A problem-based decision concept. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, 39(6), 453–458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2010.10.021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Surgical navigation is a commonly used tool in cranio-maxillofacial surgery. Registration is the key element for precision, and a number of studies have shown different techniques to be accurate. Nonetheless, uncertainty surrounds the special situation in edentulous patients and a practical approach to what can be a challenging problem. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four registration strategies for the Brainlab VectorVision(2) system are presented for surgical navigation of edentulous patients: three landmark-based, point-to-poin