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Figure 2. 3D Printed Model of a Lower Jaw
This patient was planned for anterior resection of the mandible due to osteomyelitis, and thus a reconstruction titanium plate was used for fixation of the remaining bony fragments. A 3D model was printed allowing for pre-bending of the reconstruction plate prior to the operation, thus reducing operation duration and allowing for easy and accurate adaptation of the plate following the resection.