Comparison of CT Scans After Removal of Double Jaw Surgery Pins: The Necessity of Removing Metal Plates Before 3D Double Jaw Revision Surgery

The metal plates left after double jaw surgery can become covered by bone over time, and titanium plates, in particular, can fuse with the bone due to their high biocompatibility.

Patient from S- Medical Center

This patient had undergone double jaw surgery 10 years ago at S- Medical Center. However, over time, residual facial asymmetry remained, prompting the decision to undergo revision surgery.

10년 된 양악 핀제거 CT 비교

Why Removal of Metal Plates is Necessary Before 3D Double Jaw Revision Surgery

Before the revision surgery, the existing metal plates must be removed to prevent distortion in the CT images and allow for an accurate surgical plan.

3D 양악 재수술시 금속판을 미리 제거해야 하는 이유

In these CT images, distorted visuals such as black lines or gray streaks can interfere with accurate analysis and lead to confusion in surgical planning. The computer program may interpret this distortion as part of the actual bone structure, which requires manual correction. This manual correction can introduce errors.

Comparison of Pre- and Post-Removal of Metal Plates

양악 금속판제거 전후 비교

In this case, removing the metal plate from the left mandible was the most challenging part. This process is essential for creating custom plates for the 3D revision surgery. The removal of metal plates is not merely a preparatory step, but a crucial procedure to ensure the accuracy of the surgery.

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Removal of Double Jaw Surgery Pins