Selective Laser Melted Titanium Implants: a New Technique for the Reconstruction of Extensive Zygomatic Complex Defects

Overview

Journal Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg

Publisher Springer Nature

Date 2015 Feb 6

PMID 25654072

Citations 17

Authors

Horatiu Rotaru

Ralf Schumacher

Seong-Gon Kim

Cristian Dinu

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Abstract

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.

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