Customized anterior temporal augmentation for treating anterior temporal hollowing (ATH) by 3D-printed cranioplasty - 24/12/23
Highlights |
• | ATH causes facial asymmetry, especially in the frontal view. |
• | 3D software and printing augment tissue/bony volume loss in pre-PMMA cranioplasty. |
• | CT scans gather data for prefab skull implants. 3D software fills hollowing using surface landmarks. |
• | 3D rendering data are transferred to a slicer and printer for PMMA molds, used in OR for implants. |
• | Custom PMMA implants offer great aesthetics, implying 3D printing's clinical role in ATH and similar problems. |
Abstract |
Background |
Anterior temporal hollowing (ATH) leads to unattractive facial asymmetry and significant distress for the patient. This study aimed to correct ATH by a prefabricated cranioplasty using soft-tissue volume augmentation created by 3D printing and to evaluate the esthetic improvement.
Methods |
This prospective study was conducted on 19 patients with ATH after brain surgery. Quantitative assessment used Materialized Mimics® and Images® to compare defect volume and quantitative measurement of the “defect value” pre- and post-PMMA implantation. Qualitative assessment was rated by patients on VAS pre- and 6 months post-surgery.
Results |
The mean defect value decreased significantly with the innovative PMMA implant, from 2.42 ± 0.57 cm to 0.57 ± 0.45 cm (p < 0.01). There was a statistically significant reduction between pre- and postoperative defect value: 1.85 ± 0.48 (p < 0.01; 95% CI 2.08–1.61). After PMMA cranial implantation, 100% of patients reported esthetic improvement, 79% (15 out of 20) rating their esthetic improvement with the highest possible VAS score: mean VAS rating, 0.84 ± 1.2 preoperatively, and 4.63 ± 0.83 postoperatively, for a significant mean improvement of 3.789 ± 1.273 (p < 0.01; 95% CI 3.176–4.403).
Conclusions |
The innovative PMMA cranial implants created by advanced customized 3D technology successfully managed ATH. This could be a therapeutic alternative for correcting ATH and can be routinely employed in clinical practice.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Abbreviations : ATH, PMMA, 3D, 2D, CT, DCM, STL, DC, SDH, EDH, t, FT, FP, FTP, FOT, Preop, Postop
Keywords : 3D printing, Cranioplasty, Temporal hollowing, Computer-aided design, PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate)
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Vol 70 - N° 1
Article 101528- janvier 2024 Retour au numéro
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