Role of 3D Printing in Post-op Rehabilitation of Palatal Bone Loss by Mucormycosis: A Survey.

Background: Three dimensions (3D) modeling, printing, and manufacturing can help in personalized and customized surgical reconstruction of complex defects in the craniofacial region with precision by manipulating tissues based on the preoperative assessment, planning the shape of metal and alloplastic materials, and reduction in the total cost and time of the surgery.

Aim: The present survey study aimed to assess the approach of treating surgeons towards the role of 3D printing in post-op rehabilitation of palatal bone loss by mucormycosis.

Methods: One thousand eyes nose and throat (ENT) and maxillofacial surgeons were given a pre-formed structured survey questionnaire to be filled by subjects themselves for their view on the role of 3D printing for rehabilitation and reconstruction of palatal bone loss due to mucormycosis.

Prevalence of calcified carotid artery atheromas on panoramic radiographs of renal stone patients.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of calcified carotid artery atheromas detected on panoramic radiographs of patients with renal stones and to assess the correlation of renal stones and carotid artery calcifications (CAC). Panoramic radiographs of 120 renal stone patients (76 males and 44 females) and 120 controls (68 males and 52 females) were examined for any calcifications in the carotid artery. The mean age of the patients with renal stones and controls was 40.