Algorithm for planning a double-jaw orthognathic surgery using a computer-aided surgical simulation (CASS) protocol. Part 1: planning sequence. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The success of craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgery depends not only on the surgical techniques, but also on an accurate surgical plan. The adoption of computer-aided surgical simulation (CASS) has created a paradigm shift in surgical planning. However, planning an orthognathic operation using CASS differs fundamentally from planning using traditional methods. With this in mind, the Surgical Planning Laboratory of Houston Methodist Research Institute has developed a CASS protocol designed specifically for orthognathic surgery. The purpose of this article is to present an algorithm using virtual tools for planning a double-jaw orthognathic operation. This paper will serve as an operation manual for surgeons wanting to incorporate CASS into their clinical practice.

publication date

  • December 1, 2015

Research

keywords

  • Algorithms
  • Computer Simulation
  • Maxillofacial Abnormalities
  • Orthognathic Surgical Procedures
  • Patient Care Planning

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC4653096

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84960907313

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.ijom.2015.06.006

PubMed ID

  • 26573562

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 44

issue

  • 12