Mandibular reconstruction using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing: an analysis of surgical results.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the accuracy of virtual surgical planning in mandibular reconstruction.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective study involving 8 consecutive patients reconstructed with nonvascularized iliac crest bone grafts and free fibula osteomyocutaneous flaps. DICOM data from a maxillofacial skeleton computed tomography (CT) scan were sent to a medical modeling company and used to map the mandibular resection, anatomically place the mandibular reconstruction plate, and create surgical guides.