Simulation technology is widely used in computer-aided process planning (CAPP). The part machining process is simulated in the virtual world, which can predict manufacturing errors and optimize the process plan. Simulation accuracy is the guarantee o...
Background/Objectives: Computer-aided surgical planning (CASP) technologies, including virtual surgical planning (VSP), 3D printed cutting guides, and patient-specific implants, have been increasingly applied to deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) fr...
31 March 2016
The use of virtual surgical planning and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing has been reported to enhance the planning for the reconstruction of mandibular continuity defects. This case report illustrates the use of this technology in...
This paper concerns the revitalization of post-mining heaps using a developed software tool. Revitalizing degraded areas is crucial for sustainable development because heaps pose numerous hazards to people and the environment, and there are significa...
Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of computer-aided dental implant positions obtained with mucosal-supported templates as compared to Three-Dimensional (3D) planning. Materials and methods: One-hundred implants were inserted into 14 edentulous patien...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the survival and clinical success rate, complications, and patients’ quality of life after computer-aided rehabilitation supported by zygomatic implants in cases of severe maxillary atrophy (ten patients) a...
Over 70% of patients suffering from dentofacial deformities mention esthetics as the biggest issue pushing them to look for orthodontic and orthognathic treatment. At present, several pieces of software for computer-aided surgery have been released o...
Using a computer-aided, three-dimensional surgical simulation planning program, soft-tissue planning can help achieve adequate facial esthetics and patient satisfaction after orthognathic surgery. This study aimed to assess the Simplant O&O softw...
The aim of this study was to describe the diagnosis and treatment of grade IV lateral patellar luxation (LPL) in two adult large breed dogs with complex femoral deformities using patient-specific three-dimensionally (3D) printed osteotomy guides and...
Background: Marginal mandible resection is required to achieve healing in some cases of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ). Despite the sparsity of the literature, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) materia...
Oral rehabilitation after maxillary oncological resection is challenging. This case report presents the rehabilitation of a 65-year-old Caucasian male adenoid cystic carcinoma patient using a myo-cutaneous thigh flap, zygomatic implant placement, and...
Background: Preoperative planning of patients diagnosed with pancreatic head cancer is difficult and requires specific expertise. This pilot study assesses the added value of three-dimensional (3D) patient models and computer-aided detection (CAD) al...
Studies examining the effect of operator experience on the accuracy of static guided implant surgery have used postoperative computed tomography (CT) images to measure the error, with inconsistent results. The purpose of this study was to try to clar...
This paper presents an integrated CAD/CAM system that can be used for Computer Aided Process Planning to interact or automate 3D/4D/5D printing process towards Industry 5.0. By creating a new algorithm, macro is developed that has the capability to d...
Automated machining feature recognition is an essential component linking computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided process planning (CAPP). Deep learning (DL) has recently emerged as a promising method to improve machining feature recognition....
This work aims to present an in-house low-cost computer-aided simulation (CASS) process that was recently implemented in the preoperative planning of complex osteotomies for limb deformities in children. Five patients admitted to the Unit of Paediatr...
Three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided simulation has revolutionized orthognathic surgery treatment, but scarce 3D cephalometric norms have been defined to date. The purposes of this study were to (1) establish a normative database of 3D Burstone ceph...
The free fibula flap (FFF) is a reference reconstructive option, particularly for extensive mandibular defects. This narrative review examines the evolution of implant–prosthetic rehabilitation from conventional free-hand reconstruction to pros...
Recently, the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with edge computing has emerged as a promising paradigm for providing computational support for Internet of Things (IoT) applications in remote, disaster-stricken, and maritime areas. In UA...
Traditional dental implant surgery has been challenged by the phenomenal progression in computer-assisted surgery (CAS) that we have been witnessing in recent years. Among the computer-aided technologies, computer-aided design and computer-aided manu...
Virtual planning and patient-specific surgical guides have become standard practice to achieve accurate mandibular reconstruction with fibula free flaps. Although these technologies have greatly improved surgical precision, slight deviations may stil...
29 November 2017
We introduce a novel computer-based method to digitally fixate midfacial fractures to facilitate more efficient intraoperative fixation. This article aims to describe a novel computer-based algorithm that can be utilized to model midface fracture red...
Automated operation-sequence planning for 3 + 2-axis computer numerical control (CNC) milling remains challenging because material removal changes both feature accessibility and the surfaces available for fixturing. This paper introduces an explicit...
The floor plan designs of traditional museum exhibition halls are generally developed according to the position and streamlined accessibility of the exhibits. However, there are often many floors in the same building, and multi-story exhibition halls...
The aim of this study was to investigate how precisely implantation can be realized by participants on a phantom head according to preliminary planning. Of particular interest here was the influence of participants’ previous knowledge and surgi...
The aim of this systematic review was to assess the scientific literature on the accuracy of guided implant surgery and the methods used for its quantification. Two reviewers searched PubMed and the Cochrane Library to identify relevant articles publ...
Fractures of the superior pubic ramus can be treated with screw insertion into the osseous fixation pathway (OFP) of the anterior column (AC). The entry point determines whether the screw exits the OFP prematurely. This can be harmful when it enters...
Additive manufacturing has advantages over other traditional manufacturing technologies for the fabrication of complex thin-walled parts. Previous correlation path strategies, when applied to laser metal deposition processes, suffer from contour depo...
The challenges inherent in spinal oncology are multi-dimensional, stemming from the complex anatomy of the spine, the high risk of neurological complications, and the indispensability of personalized treatment plans. These challenges are further comp...
Environmental impact and recycling have been increasingly frequent topics in recent years. At the same time, the life cycle of products has increasingly become shorter, as the escalating competitive market requires new products in smaller pieces. Fro...
Three-dimensional reconstructions of indoor environments are useful in various augmented and virtual scenarios. Creating a realistic virtual apartment in 3D manually does not only take time, but also needs skilled people for implementation. Analyzing...
Background: Alloplastic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement is a well-established procedure in maxillo-facial surgery. However, the surgical management of large excision in this area requires complex reconstruction beyond the standard TMJ prost...
Laser metal deposition is a branch of additive manufacturing that offers advantages over traditional manufacturing techniques for forming overhanging thin-walled metal parts. Previously, helical paths that were suitable for manufacturing such parts w...
This study proposes a multi-objective optimization scheduling method for edible oil transportation in smart manufacturing, focusing on centralized control and addressing challenges such as complex pipelines and shared resource constraints. The method...
Background/Objectives: Virtual surgical planning (VSP) allows three-dimensional assessment of complex dentofacial deformities and has become integral to modern orthognathic surgery. However, evidence remains limited regarding how skeletal characteris...
Computer-assisted implant surgery (CAIS) using 3D-printed surgical templates has become a preferred approach for improving implant placement accuracy. Despite its clinical advantages over conventional freehand techniques, CAIS remains limited by the...
Process planning in manufacturing today focuses on optimizing the conflicting targets of cost, quality, and time. Due to increasing social awareness and subsequent governmental regulation, environmental impact becomes a fourth major aspect. Eventuall...
Computer-aided process planning represents the main link between computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. One of the crucial tasks in computer-aided process planning is an operation sequencing problem. In order to find the optimal proc...
Purpose: To analyze the accuracy of two computer-aided navigation techniques to guide the performance of endodontic access cavities compared with the conventional access procedure. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 single-rooted anterior teeth wer...
Aim: To analyze the accuracy capability of two computer-aided navigation procedures for dental implant placement. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 dental implants were selected, which were randomly distributed into two study groups, namely, group...
To analyze the influence of the computer-aided static navigation technique on the accuracy of placement of orthodontic micro-screws. One hundred and thirty-eight orthodontic micro-screws were randomly assigned to the following study groups: Group A....
25 February 2014
We investigated the workflow of computer-assistedmandibular reconstruction that was performed with a patient-specific mandibular reconstruction plate fabricated with computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques and a fi...
The aim of this study was to analyse and compare the position of single-rooted autotransplanted teeth using computer-aided SNT drilling and conventional freehand (FT) drilling, by comparing the planned and performed position at the coronal, apical an...
A digital workflow by means of intraoral scanners and computer tomography has been used in dental implantology, allowing clinicians to be potentially more accurate and precise. Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) and 3D m...
Dental implants have been placed millions of times worldwide, and the surgical procedure and implant design have steadily improved. The basic prosthetic connection, which makes use of an abutment, has changed little over the past decades. These days,...
5 January 2017
The use of virtual surgical planning and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing has previously been reported to enhance the planning for the reconstruction of mandibular continuity defects and to reduce surgical time. Reported is a case o...
In brain tumor surgery, an appropriate and careful surgical planning process is crucial for surgeons and can determine the success or failure of the surgery. A deep comprehension of spatial relationships between tumor borders and surrounding healthy...
New digital technologies are improving the accuracy of orthognathic surgery. One of the new approaches transfers the surgical plan into real surgery without using an occlusal splint. This pilot study aims to validate the splintless approach to orthog...
Background/Objectives: The accurate and prosthetically driven placement of dental implants is crucial for long-term clinical success. While computer-aided static navigation enhances precision, the comparative accuracy of different surgical guide supp...
The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the accuracy of a novel interproximal enamel reduction (IPR) technique based on a computer-aided static navigation technique with respect to a conventional free-hand-based technique for interproximal e...
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