Abstract
The maxillofacial region presents a distinctive challenge with respect to surgical approaches and complex anatomy. The area has unique functional and esthetic requirements, making surgical precision mandatory. In recent years, a trend toward dynamic imaging modalities to help improve the accuracy of maxillofacial reconstruction has developed (Haflfeld et al. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 24:111–9, 1995). CT-guided navigation surgery allows the operator to link previously acquired imaging with clinical findings in the operating room (Haflfeld et al. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 24:111–9, 1995). This enables a live three-dimensional (3D) map of the patient’s anatomy in relation to the surgical site. This utility aids in reducing surgical error and is an area of great interest in the head and neck region. This chapter will review the applications of navigation in maxillofacial surgery.
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