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3D Medical Imaging Diagnosis for Oral and Maxillofacial Applications, Volume II

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2023) | Viewed by 1590

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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University and Medical College, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
Interests: 3D printing; CAD/CAM; cleft lip/palate; orthognathic surgery
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Craniofacial Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
Interests: pattern recognition and artificial intelligence (AI); 3D craniofacial image processing and analysis; computer-aided surgical simulation for orthognathic surgery; surgical navigation in orthognathic surgery; CAD/CAM assisted in orthognathic surgery

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue that is open to receiving potential manuscripts in the journal Applied Sciences, with the theme “3D Medical Imaging Diagnosis for Oral and Maxillofacial Applications, Volume II”.

The application of 3D medical imaging has become a popular and advanced technique, and is currently used to assist in diagnosing oral diseases and in maxillofacial surgery, such as in the field of head and neck reconstruction, congenital craniofacial anomaly, traumatic deformity, orthognathic surgery, and so on. By using 3D technology in imaging with virtual surgical planning, one can reduce operation time, avoid post-operative complications, improve surgical accuracy and outcome, and achieve patient satisfaction. Furthermore, 3D printing and model fabrication can be applied to patient consultations or the production of patient-specific implants.

The goal of this Special Issue is to advance the knowledge regarding precision medicine with the application of 3D imaging in oral and maxillofacial surgery. We look forward to receiving your studies reporting the invaluable experiences of 3D technology applications for this Special Issue. With your contributions, we can create an innovative, revolutionary future together.

Dr. Pang-Yun Chou
Dr. Hsiu-Hsia Lin
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • virtual surgical planning
  • 3D imaging
  • 3D printing
  • patient-specific implants
  • oral maxillofacial surgery

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Preoperative Anatomical Variables Affecting the Outcome of Surgical Correction in Class III Face Asymmetry
by Yi-Ting Li, Ying-An Chen, Cheng-Hui Lin and Ellen Wen-Ching Ko
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(7), 4502; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13074502 - 1 Apr 2023
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Abstract
Objective: The study investigated the preoperative anatomical variables that affect the outcome of surgical correction in patients with Class III facial asymmetry. Methods: The study recruited 37 consecutive patients with facial asymmetry who had 2-jaw orthognathic surgery. They were divided into two groups [...] Read more.
Objective: The study investigated the preoperative anatomical variables that affect the outcome of surgical correction in patients with Class III facial asymmetry. Methods: The study recruited 37 consecutive patients with facial asymmetry who had 2-jaw orthognathic surgery. They were divided into two groups based on the surgical outcome: symmetrical (S group) or asymmetrical (A group), according to the asymmetry index. The CBCT images were obtained before surgery (T0) and after debond (T1). The 3D dentofacial measurements were compared between groups S and A by the Mann–Whitney test. Spearman correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship of all dentoskeletal variables in T0 with the facial symmetry outcome. Results: Significant between-group differences were observed in preoperative time, including maxillary anterior occlusal canting, maxillary posterior occlusal canting, the gonion–Frankfort horizontal plane (FHP) distance, the mandibular ramus axis–FHP distances, and sagittal and transverse of condyle position. Conclusions: For patients with severe skeletal Class III asymmetry, preoperative anatomical variables, particularly preoperative “roll” and “yaw” discrepancies and anatomical limitations of the mandible, should be considered for favorable asymmetry correction. Based on the anatomic variables that affect the outcomes of facial asymmetry correction, prognosis and treatment limitation could be predicted before treatment. Full article
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