Abstract
Treatment of 3-dimensional dentomaxillofacial deformities remains a significant clinical challenge. This retrospective study aims to present the modalities of management for complex 3-dimensional dentomaxillofacial deformities with the assistance of virtual surgical planning (VSP) and 3-dimensional printed navigation templates. Ten patients diagnosed with complex 3-dimensional dentomaxillofacial deformities received treatment of combined orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. Various surgical techniques as well as bone graft and distraction osteogenesis were used under the guidance of VSP and 3-dimensional printed navigation templates according to the characteristics of each patient. Follow-up included clinical examination and studies of spiral computed tomography preoperatively and for an average of 12 months postoperatively. The clinical outcomes of patients showed that VSP was successfully transferred to actual surgery in all the 10 patients. Three-dimensional dentomaxillofacial deformities were corrected significantly. Satisfactory profiles and occlusion were achieved. The management of 3-dimensional dentomaxillofacial deformities required comprehensive consideration and detailed surgical planning. Virtual surgical planning serves as a reliable assistance in the management of 3-dimensional dentomaxillofacial deformities.
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