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Designing CAD/CAM Surgical Guides for Maxillary Reconstruction Using an In-house Approach
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2018
Methods for designing a computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) surgical guide are shown. Cutting planes are separated, united, and thickened to easily visualize the necessary bone transfer. These designs can be three-dimensional printed and checked for accuracy.
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Detection and Quantitation of Label-Retaining Cells in Mouse Incisors using a 3D Reconstruction Approach after Tissue Clearing
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2022
The mouse incisor contains valuable label-retaining cells in its stem cell niche. We have a novel way to unbiasedly detect and quantify the label-retaining cells; our study used EdU labeling and a 3D reconstruction approach after PEGASOS tissue clearing of the mandible.
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Reconstruction of 3-Dimensional Histology Volume and its Application to Study Mouse Mammary Glands
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2014
We present an image registration approach for 3-dimensional (3D) histology volume reconstruction, which facilitates the study of the changes of an organ at the level of macrostructures made up of cells . Using this approach, we studied the 3D changes between wild-type and Igfbp7-null mammary glands.
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Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Orbital Floor Defect Reconstruction
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2025
This protocol presents a novel coronoid-temporalis pedicled flap (CTPF) technique for reconstructing small-to-medium orbital floor defects. CTPF avoids microvascular risks while maintaining biomechanical stability. Clinical cases demonstrate effective structural restoration, reduced complications, and preserved facial symmetry, offering a viable alternative to traditional grafts or alloplastic materials.
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A Postoperative Evaluation Guideline for Computer-Assisted Reconstruction of the Mandible
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2020
Here, we propose a practical, feasible and reproducible evaluation guideline for computer-assisted reconstruction of the mandible in order to create uniformity between studies regarding postoperative accuracy evaluation. This protocol continues and specifies an earlier publication of this evaluation guideline.
FAQs
Preserving blood supply supports tissue survival and healing after repair or replacement. This consideration influences whether clinicians select a graft, flap, implant, or engineered material for a particular reconstruction. Maintaining viable tissue can also support recovery of form and function, especially when the original structure has been affected by injury, disease, or previous treatment.
These options provide different ways to restore an altered body structure. Grafts and flaps supply replacement or repaired tissue, while implants and engineered materials provide structural support or substitute material. Selection depends on the reconstructive need, the condition of the affected area, healing requirements, and the goal of improving appearance, mobility, or organ function.
Multiple stages may be needed when reconstruction must address complex tissue changes, healing, or functional recovery over time. Coordinating these stages allows care to proceed according to the condition of the affected structure and the selected reconstructive material or tissue. This approach can be relevant after major trauma, burns, cancer treatment, or extensive previous treatment.
These advances broaden the range of reconstructive options available for individual needs. Microsurgery contributes to modern reconstruction, biomaterials provide additional material choices, and tissue engineering supports the development of engineered solutions. Together, they help move care toward personalized reconstruction, with attention to restoring structure, supporting function, and improving recovery outcomes.
Planning considers what altered the body structure, which may include injury, disease, a congenital difference, or previous treatment. Clinicians then match the reconstructive objective with an appropriate graft, flap, implant, or engineered material while considering blood supply and healing. The plan may also coordinate several stages when restoring form and function requires ongoing care.
Reconstructive approaches are used in contexts such as trauma, burns, cancer treatment, congenital differences, and changes caused by previous treatment. Their goals can include improving mobility, appearance, or organ function. The appropriate strategy depends on the structure affected and the type of restoration needed, rather than on a single universal reconstructive method.
Successful reconstruction can address both physical form and practical function. Depending on the affected structure, treatment may improve mobility, organ function, or appearance and contribute to quality of life. In medicine, these outcomes make reconstruction relevant not only to visible changes but also to functional recovery after injury, disease, or treatment.