Virtual surgical planning and custom titanium prosthesis for complex secondary mandibular reconstruction following gunshot injury: A case report

Abstract

Advancements in reconstructive surgical techniques in the head and neck area have significantly improved the aesthetic and functional reconstruction of patients. Microsurgical techniques, virtual surgical planning (VSP), CAD-CAM technology, intraoperative dynamic navigation, and advanced implantology have greatly enhanced mandible reconstruction. The authors present a case report of a 30-year-old male who suffered a severe mandibular deformity from a gunshot injury. He underwent a complex reconstruction process that involved initial soft tissue repair followed by VSP for customized titanium prosthesis implantation and dental rehabilitation. Advanced software was used to aid in precise surgical and prosthetic design, ultimately restoring the patient's mandibular structure, chin alignment, and facial harmony. This innovative approach, which demonstrates the effectiveness of integrating digital technologies with surgical precision for intricate mandibular reconstructions following trauma, has a profound impact. It provides superior functional and aesthetic results compared to conventional methods, significantly improving the patient's quality of life.

Keywords

• Mandibular reconstruction
• Gunshot injury
• Virtual surgical planning
• Custom titanium prosthesis
• Dental implants
• Facial trauma