The rise of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has changed the face of dentistry
over the past decade. 3D printing is a versatile technique that allows the fabrication of fully …

The healing of bone fractures is a well-orchestrated physiological process involving multiple
cell types and signaling molecules interacting at the fracture site to replace and repair bone …

Compared to traditional manufacturing methods, additive manufacturing and 3D printing
stand out in their ability to rapidly fabricate complex structures and precise geometries. The …

Introduction 3D printing seems to have more and more applications in maxillofacial surgery
(MFS), particularly since the release on the market of general use 3D printers several years …

Microvascular free flap reconstruction has remained the standard of care in reconstruction of
large tissue defects following ablative head and neck oncologic surgery, especially for bony …

Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) for mandibular reconstruction was developed to improve
conventional treatment methods. In the past years, many different software programs have …

Abstract Development of biocompatible porous supports is a promising strategy in the field
of tissue engineering for the repair and regeneration of bone tissues with severe damage …

This paper provides an overview on the use of virtual surgical planning (VSP) and point-of-
care 3D printing (POC 3DP) in oral and cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) surgery based on a …

The current state of the literature shows promising results, but has not yet been validated by
large studies or randomized controlled trials. Ultimately, further research and advancements …

Although the term augmented reality appears increasingly in published studies, the real-
time, image-guided (so-called 'hands-free'and 'heads-up') surgery techniques are often …