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abstract

Trauma-related craniofacial defects often result in facial deformity and significant functional limitations. The zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) is a key structural feature, which requires surgical intervention when highly displaced because of trauma. Attempting to restore the displacement and ensure proper fixation with minimal scarring makes surgical treatment challenging. For unilateral facial trauma, creating a 3D printed physical model of the mirrored, unaffected side can generate an “ideal” representation of the postoperative affected region. These models can be used for preoperative planning and contouring of fixation plates and meshes. Although these models appear beneficial, their use is limited in time sensitive applications and quantitative investigation into their efficacy is lacking. We present our work demonstrating a methodology for fabricating anatomical models capable of same day turnaround, and a preliminary quantitative evaluation of postoperative deviation.

subject

3D Printing

Anatomical Model

Deviation Analysis

ZMC

contributor

Chung, Scotty Allan (author)

Brown, Philip J (committee chair)

Weaver, Ashley M (committee member)

Runyan, Christopher M (committee member)

date

2019-09-05T08:35:24Z (accessioned)

2019 (issued)

degree

Biomedical Engineering (discipline)

2021-09-04 (liftdate)

embargo

2021-09-04 (terms)

identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/94318 (uri)

language

en (iso)

publisher

Wake Forest University

title

Production of 3D Printed Anatomical Models and Deviation Analysis for Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fracture

type

Thesis