# 3D printing and virtual planning in anterior mandibular fixation: A clinical study

## TL;DR

This study shows that using 3D printing and virtual planning improves surgery for anterior mandibular fractures by reducing time and adjustments.

## Contribution

The study demonstrates the clinical benefits of 3D virtual planning and printing in anterior mandibular fixation.

## Key findings

- Group B had significantly reduced operative time compared to the control group.
- Group B required fewer intraoperative adjustments.
- Complication rates were lower in Group B, though not statistically significant.

## Abstract

Anterior mandibular fractures present a unique challenge due to complex curvature and aesthetic demands. Thirty patients with
isolated anterior mandibular fractures were prospectively divided into two groups. Group B demonstrated significantly reduced operative
time (68.3 ± 8.9 minutes vs. 92.6 ± 10.4 minutes, p < 0.001) and fewer intraoperative adjustments. Complication rates
were lower in Group B, though not statistically significant. Thus, 3D virtual planning and printing enhance surgical accuracy and reduce
operative time in anterior mandibular fixation.