RESUMEN
Genioplasty is a widely used surgical approach to address chin deformities by performing an osteotomy on the inferior border of the mandible to allow for comprehensive repositioning of the chin. This study aimed to compare the accuracy of freehand chin repositioning with a guided technique that employed specialised surgical guides. For this retrospective study, data from 30 adult patients who underwent orthognathic surgery to correct dentofacial deformities were analysed. All patients underwent virtual planning before surgery, with half of them treated using freehand chin repositioning and the other half using the guided technique. The surgical outcomes were measured and compared with the virtual plan to assess the positional and rotational accuracy of the techniques. In terms of translational assessment, noteworthy values that exceeded clinically acceptable limits were observed only in sagittal movement in the freehand group (0.97 mm, interquartile range (IQR) 0.73-2.29 mm). Regarding rotational accuracy, both groups exhibited an IQR that surpassed acceptable limits for pitch (3.26°, IQR 2.06-5.20 for the guided group and 2.57°, IQR 1.63-4.24° for the freehand group). The Mann-Whitney test indicated no statistical differences between the groups in any translational or rotational assessment. In conclusion, although there was no statistical difference, the guided technique proved effective in achieving clinically acceptable accuracy in all positions and almost all rotations, displaying superior results in sagittal positioning compared with the freehand technique. To fully harness the advantages of guides and to guarantee accuracy in all rotations, we recommend further research involving guides made of more rigid materials, and customised implants.
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Mentoplastia , Cirugía Asistida por Computador , Humanos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Femenino , Masculino , Adulto , Mentoplastia/métodos , Cirugía Asistida por Computador/métodos , Mentón/cirugía , Mentón/anatomía & histología , Adulto Joven , Resultado del Tratamiento , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Ortognáticos/métodosRESUMEN
PURPOSE: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a versatile biocompatible material with a wide variety of clinical applications. Multiple-piece 3-dimensionally milled interlocking PEEK patient-specific implants are used in cases with restricted access or around vital structures. The interlocking joints reduce the number of fixation screws required by converting the multiple segments into 1 single implant. Stability of such joints is of paramount importance to prevent complications such as infection and implant extrusion. This retrospective study evaluates the clinical outcomes in the use of multiple-piece 3-dimensionally milled interlocking PEEK patient-specific implants as a treatment for various congenital and acquired facial deformities. METHODS: Patients' records and clinical interviews were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: A total of 10 patients were included; 6 of them (60%) were men. A planning cone beam scan (90%) or computed tomography scan (10%) were obtained following a standard protocol. All treatments were performed by a single surgeon, following a standardized approach. The follow-up time ranged from 11 to 61 months (mean = 37.1 months). No implant exposure, extrusion or removal were reported. Three patients (30%) experienced complications. Recurrent edema was observed in 1 patient (10%), another patient (10%) experienced bilateral mental nerve paresthesia, and the third patient (10%) had recurrent sinusitis, which was successfully treated with functional endoscopic sinus surgery without removing the implant. CONCLUSION: Within the limitation of this study, 3-dimensionally milled interlocking PEEK patient-specific implants are safe, predictable, potentially save operative time, and readily adjustable. Extra stability and antislippage mechanism can be achieved by using the interlocking joint. Further studies on a larger cohort of patients is needed to confirm these results.