With the ability to produce components with complex and precise structures, additive
manufacturing or 3D printing techniques are now widely applied in both industry and …

Reconstruction of critical-sized bone defects remains a tremendous challenge for surgeons
worldwide. Despite the variety of surgical techniques, current clinical strategies for bone …

This study aims to explore the feasibility of the novel temperature-sensitive hydrogel-based
dual sustained-release system (Van/SBA-15/CS-GP-SA) in the repair and treatment of …

Background and Objectives: Following the most recent software and 3D printing
developments, the use of personalized 3D printed orthopedic implants for treatment of …

The rising incidence of defects in oral and maxillofacial tissues, linked to factors such as
trauma, tumors, periodontal disease, and aging, poses significant challenges. Current …

Fibula free flaps (FFF) represent a working horse for different reconstructive scenarios in
facial surgery. While FFF were initially established for mandible reconstruction …

In this study, top ology optimized, patient specific os teosynthesis plates (TOPOS-implants)
are evaluated for the mandibular reconstruction using fibula segments. These shape …

Purpose The Surgical CAse REport (SCARE) guidelines are a standardized format for
reporting surgical cases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the completeness of case …

Background: Custom-made alloplastic temporomandibular joint replacement (ATMJR) is not
validated in irradiated patients. However, in specific situations, after previous reconstructive …

The primary tenant of all mandibular reconstruction (whether complex trauma reconstruction,
treating ablative segmental defects, or resecting incompetent mandibular bone) is achieving …