Utilization of desktop 3D printer-fabricated “Cost-Effective” 3D models in orthognathic surgery

Abstract Background In daily practice, three-dimensional patient-specific jawbone models (3D models) are a useful tool in surgical planning and simulation, resident training, patient education, and communication between the physicians in charge. The progressive improvements of the hardware and softw...

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Main Authors: Masato Narita, Takashi Takaki, Takahiko Shibahara, Masashi Iwamoto, Takashi Yakushiji, Takashi Kamio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-08-01
Series:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40902-020-00269-0