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Describes the benefits of using CT data to generate a Rapid Prototype Anatomical Model of the mandible.
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Shows how the same model can be used to plan simultaneous dental implant placement and the provision of immediately loaded implant supported bridgework.
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Illustrates the physical benefits in terms of immediate restoration of speaking ability and masticatory efficiency and appearance.
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A patient with mandibular osteosarcoma underwent full immediate dental rehabilitation including insertion of dental implants and immediately loaded implant bridgework in the same operation as surgical resection of the tumour and scapular composite free flap reconstruction. Planning and pre-production of the titanium reconstruction plate, drill guides and bridgework using a 3D stereolithographic model of the patient's jaw is described. The advantage of this immediate full rehabilitation of an oncology patient is compared with the potential disadvantages.
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Hutchison, I., Dawood, A. & Tanner, S. Immediate implant supported bridgework simultaneous with jaw reconstruction for a patient with mandibular osteosarcoma. Br Dent J 206, 143–146 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.57
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