Concurrent Engineering in maxillo-facial surgery: the role of Virtual Reality and Rapid Prototyping
Abstract
The evolution of Computer Tomography and Rapid Prototyping allows production of accurate replicas of the internal anatomical structures of the specific patient. However, the exploitation of all the possibilities offered by these technologies can be obtained only in a collaborative environment, involving doctors and engineers. This article describes three different methods of surgical planning in maxillo-facial surgery: the first involves only medical competences, the second and the third require the use of engineering instruments and personnel. For every method, we will describe instruments, activities and special attention will be payed to the interaction methods between experts of different fields.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Anatomy and Medical Technology
Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
Surgical Simulation and Training
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Concurrent Engineering, Volume 1: Enhanced Interoperable Systems
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Pages
- 1171–1176
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter