Three-Dimensional Custom Printed Appliances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dear Colleagues,

Defects in the oral and maxillofacial (OMF) complex may lead to functional and esthetic impairment, aspiration, speech difficulty, and reduced quality of life. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is an innovative technique that allows the fabrication of personalized implants and scaffolds that fit the precise anatomy of an individual’s defect and, therefore, has attracted significant attention during the last few decades, especially among head and neck surgeons. This Special Issue aims to address the present development in the use of 3D technology in OMF surgery. Papers are invited that investigate the efficiency and safety of those appliances. Topics may include studies dealing with surgery planning and education, surgery templates and guides, pre-prosthetic and reconstructive implants, trauma-repairing devices, as well as bio-printing of organic structures. Case studies describing real-life applications of novel technologies are also very welcome.

Prof. Dr. Imad Abu El-Naaj
Dr. Yasmine Ghantous
Dr. Michael V. Joachim
Guest Editors

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