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Misjudgments at the mandibular angle: freehand versus computer-assisted screw positioning


Lübbers, H T; Messmer, P; Grätz, K W; Ellis, R E; Matthews, F (2010). Misjudgments at the mandibular angle: freehand versus computer-assisted screw positioning. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 21(4):1012-1017.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Distraction osteogenesis is a well known and frequently described technique in mandibular deformities. Buried intraoral devices have numerous advantages, but success hinges on precise positioning of the implants. Although computer navigation has repeatedly been described for craniofacial applications, research on navigating the mandibular region is scarce. Navigating the device placement for a mandibular distractor could become a viable method for distraction osteogenesis because of the possibility of certainty in achieving a defined device position.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A clinical situation was simulated by a mandible model mounted inside a phantom head. The screws were positioned according to a virtual plan through transoral and transbuccal approaches, with and without navigation.

RESULTS: Without navigation, the mean deviation from the planned position was 4.9 mm (range, 0.9-10.7 mm), with a clear tendency to position the screws in the easy-to-access regions. With navigation, the mean deviation was significantly lower at 1.5 mm (range, 0.1-3.4 mm).

CONCLUSIONS: Computer-assisted surgery can provide a high level of accuracy in the region of the mandibular angle, where precision is crucial for buried intraoral distraction devices.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Distraction osteogenesis is a well known and frequently described technique in mandibular deformities. Buried intraoral devices have numerous advantages, but success hinges on precise positioning of the implants. Although computer navigation has repeatedly been described for craniofacial applications, research on navigating the mandibular region is scarce. Navigating the device placement for a mandibular distractor could become a viable method for distraction osteogenesis because of the possibility of certainty in achieving a defined device position.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A clinical situation was simulated by a mandible model mounted inside a phantom head. The screws were positioned according to a virtual plan through transoral and transbuccal approaches, with and without navigation.

RESULTS: Without navigation, the mean deviation from the planned position was 4.9 mm (range, 0.9-10.7 mm), with a clear tendency to position the screws in the easy-to-access regions. With navigation, the mean deviation was significantly lower at 1.5 mm (range, 0.1-3.4 mm).

CONCLUSIONS: Computer-assisted surgery can provide a high level of accuracy in the region of the mandibular angle, where precision is crucial for buried intraoral distraction devices.

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Item Type:Journal Article, refereed, original work
Communities & Collections:04 Faculty of Medicine > Center for Dental Medicine > Clinic of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
Dewey Decimal Classification:610 Medicine & health
Scopus Subject Areas:Health Sciences > Surgery
Health Sciences > Otorhinolaryngology
Language:English
Date:2010
Deposited On:16 Feb 2011 10:10
Last Modified:06 Dec 2023 02:37
Publisher:Lippincott Wiliams & Wilkins
ISSN:1049-2275
OA Status:Closed
Publisher DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181e20a37
PubMed ID:20613566