Abstract
Current advances in imaging technology, virtual surgical planning, and 3D printing have potentially changed how we will use patient-specific information for treatment planning and customized treatment. Medical providers can not only view a 3D rendering of the patient’s anatomy on digital display, but that image can now be transferred as a physical model which not only aids in treatment planning but in patient education. The use of these technologies in craniofacial reconstruction is reported in the early 1990s (Gronet et al. 2003). These techniques have proven to provide surgeons confidence in executing their plan, reducing operating times, follow-up surgical revisions, and poor outcomes. In addition, they provide patient-centered care and better esthetic and functional outcomes (Grant et al. 2013) (Fig. 1). In this chapter, we will review some of the areas of application in craniofacial reconstruction and dentistry.
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