Three-dimensional (stereolithographic) printing and patient-specific cutting guides
have been used extensively in oral and maxillofacial surgery, particularly in orthognathic
and reconstructive procedures. Since they were first described by Charles Hull in
the 1980s, their medical use has revolutionised many procedures.
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The guides help to explain the surgical planning to patients, assist surgeons in
locating the ideal position of osteotomy cuts, and reduce operating time.
2
To our knowledge, custom-made drill guides have not been described for the location
of impacted teeth.Keywords
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Publication history
Published online: September 06, 2019
Accepted:
July 23,
2019
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Crown Copyright © 2019 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. All rights reserved.
