Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Publication Date
7-7-2022
Journal
Cancers
Abstract
The reconstruction and rehabilitation of jaws following ablative surgery have been transformed in recent years by the development of computer-assisted surgery and virtual surgical planning. In this narrative literature review, we aim to discuss the current state-of-the-art jaw reconstruction, and to preview the potential future developments. The application of patient-specific implants and the "jaw-in-a-day technique" have made the fast restoration of jaws' function and aesthetics possible. The improved efficiency of primary reconstructive surgery allows for the rehabilitation of neurosensory function following ablative surgery. Currently, a great deal of research has been conducted on augmented/mixed reality, artificial intelligence, virtual surgical planning for soft tissue reconstruction, and the rehabilitation of the stomatognathic system. This will lead to an even more exciting future for the functional reconstruction and rehabilitation of the jaw following ablative surgery.
Keywords
jaw reconstruction, microvascular reconstruction, free flaps, computer-assisted surgery, patient-specific implants, virtual surgical planning, 3D printing
DOI
10.3390/cancers14143308
PMID
35884369
PMCID
PMC9320033
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
7-7-2022
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Recommended Citation
Pu, Jane J; Hakim, Samer G; Melville, James C; and Su, Yu-Xiong, "Current Trends in the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Jaw following Ablative Surgery" (2022). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 119.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthdb_docs/119
Published Open-Access
yes