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Review Papers | Dentistry | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 121 - 124 | Jordan
Patient-Specific Implants and Digital Planning in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Literature Review
Abstract: The integration of virtual surgical planning (VSP) and patient-specific implants (PSIs) marks a significant advancement in contemporary oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) practice. Improvements in three-dimensional (3D) imaging, segmentation algorithms, and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM), have assisted surgeons in preoperative simulation of complex operations and executing these plans in the operating theatre with improved precision. Patient-specific implants (PSIs) are designed and produced according to the virtual planning to match the patient's anatomy and the intended surgical outcomes; They are used in several oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures, including orthognathic surgery, reconstruction of the mandible, management of orbital and midface trauma, craniofacial reconstruction, and rehabilitation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This paper examines and reviews the recent literature of virtual surgical planning (VSP) and patient-specific implants (PSIs) in maxillofacial surgery practice, focusing on clinical applications, Digital Planning and PSIs workflow principles, and long-term outcomes.
Keywords: virtual surgical planning, patient specific implants, maxillofacial surgery, digital workflow
How to Cite?: Hamza Alkhawaldeh, Yara Nueirat, Osama Qaqish, Shoruq Krishan, Mohammad Aljariri, "Patient-Specific Implants and Digital Planning in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Literature Review", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 121-124, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26225034426, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26225034426