# 3D printing and virtual planning in maxillofacial lesion management: A retrospective study

## TL;DR

This study shows that using 3D printing and virtual planning improves precision and outcomes in maxillofacial surgery for treating lesions.

## Contribution

The paper presents a retrospective evaluation of 42 cases demonstrating the clinical benefits of 3D printing and virtual planning in maxillofacial lesion management.

## Key findings

- 3D models reduced operative time and improved resection accuracy.
- Intraoperative complications were minimized with the use of 3D printed guides.
- Most patients experienced uneventful recovery after surgery.

## Abstract

The integration of three-dimensional (3D) printing and virtual planning in oral and maxillofacial surgery has enhanced precision and
individualized patient care is of interest. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate 42 cases of oral and maxillofacial lesions managed
with the aid of virtual planning and 3D printed models/guides. Odontogenic cysts were the most common lesions and the mandible was
predominantly affected. Use of 3D models reduced operative time, improved resection accuracy and minimized intraoperative complications,
with uneventful recovery in most cases. Overall, 3D printing and virtual planning proved to be reliable tools for improving surgical
outcomes and clinical efficiency in maxillofacial lesion management.