Attending Surgeon OMFS, Head Neck Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Head and neck surgical associates Portland, Oregon
The Jaw in a Day procedure is commonly referenced when discussing applications of 3D printing to head and neck reconstruction. However, the majority of patients undergoing oral cavity ablation and reconstruction do not receive immediate dental rehabilitation. OMSs are frequently asked to place dental implants in altered anatomy either in the immediate or delayed setting. Technological advances in intraoral scanning, imaging and 3D printing facilitate implant placement in a prosthetically driven manner that is both efficient and economical. This, in turn, simplifies temporary and final prosthesis delivery. This session will review concepts on designing and printing surgical guides, planning models, provisional prostheses, verification jigs and occlusal splints for aberrant post-ablative anatomy not treated with the Jaw in a Day procedure.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Define the applications of DICOM, STL and G-code files for 3D printing.
Demonstrate how to create an STL file that can be printed and used in post-ablative defects to facilitate dental rehabilitation.
Recognize how 3D printing can facilitate economical and efficient dental rehabilitation for patients.