Stomatology ›› 2023, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (1): 62-69.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2023.01.011

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Application of computer-assisted navigation technology in the resection and reconstruction of mandibular ameloblastoma

LIU Min,TANG Enyi,LIU Zhe,GE Sumeng,WU Zhuhao,ZHANG Xingwei,SUN Guowen()   

  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
  • Revised:2022-09-12 Online:2023-01-28 Published:2023-01-11
  • Contact: SUN Guowen E-mail:238957@sina.com

Abstract: Objective Using computer-assisted navigation technology to guide the resection and reconstruction of mandibular ameloblastoma, evaluating its treatment effect. Methods Twelve patients were selected from the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing University from January 2017 to May 2022. All 12 patients accepted same surgery which included resection of mandibular ameloblastoma and reconstruction by fibula musculocutaneous flap. Among them, 6 cases were included in the navigation group; 6 cases were in the non-navigation group. Advantages and disadvantages of computer-assisted navigation technology in this operation were evaluated with these cases. Results The 12 operations were performed by the same operator. The average time for fixing the navigation bracket and performing navigation in the navigation group was about 15 minutes. Compared with the non-navigation group, the average operation time in the navigation group was shortened by about 10 minutes. In the navigation group, the mandible resection range matched the fibula musculocutaneous flap well, and the occlusal relationship recovered well. Conclusion Using the mandibular reference frame, under the guidance of computer-assisted navigation technology, the resection and reconstruction of mandibular ameloblastoma can be performed quickly and accurately.

Key words: computer-assisted navigation technology, ameloblastoma, mandibular reference frame, real-time navigation

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