Accelerating orthodontic tooth movement: a new, minimally-invasive corticotomy technique using a 3D-printed surgical template
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Cassetta, Michele; Giansanti, Matteo
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Aquest document és un/a article, creat/da en: 2016
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Background: A reduction in orthodontic treatment time can be attained using corticotomies. The aggressive nature
of corticotomy due to the elevation of muco-periosteal flaps and to the duration of the surgery raised reluctance
for its employ among patients and dental community. This study aims to provide detailed information on the
design and manufacture of a 3D-printed CAD-CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing)
surgical guide which can aid the clinician in achieving a minimally-invasive, flapless corticotomy.
Material and Methods: An impression of dental arches was created; the models were digitally-acquired using a 3D
scanner and saved as STereoLithography ( STL ) files. The patient underwent cone beam computed tomography
(CBCT): images of jaws and teeth were transformed into 3D models and saved as an STL file. An acrylic template
with the design of a surgical guide was manufactured and scanned. The STLs of jaws, scanned casts, and acrylic
templates were matched. 3D modeling software allowed the view of the 3D models from different perspectives
and planes with perfect rendering. The 3D model of the acrylic template was transformed into a surgical guide
with slots designed to guide, at first, a scalpel blade and then a piezoelectric cutting insert. The 3D STL model of
the surgical guide was printed.
Results: This procedure allowed the manufacturing of a 3D-printed CAD/CAM surgical guide, which overcomes
the disadvantages of the corticotomy, removing the need for flap elevation. No discomfort, early surgical complications
or unexpected events were observed.
Conclusions: The effectiveness of this minimally-invasive surgical technique can offer the clinician a valid alternative
to other methods currently in use
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