ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

MaxillofacialSurgerydakapak

SUCCESS STORIES AND CHALLENGES IN TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION

Eda Etik

İstanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, İstanbul, Türkiye

Etik E. Success Stories and Challenges in Technology Integration. Karasu HA, ed. Advanced Technologies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2025. p.145161.

ABSTRACT

Technological advancements in oral, dental, and maxillofacial surgery play a significant role in the transformation and development of the healthcare sector today. Advanced technological applications, either currently in use or under development, aim to make clinical practice more efficient, faster, and reliable. These technological innovations include artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, surgical navi gation systems, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications, simulationassisted sur gical planning systems, threedimensional (3D) printing technologies, 3D scanners, and finite element analysis tools. In maxillofacial surgery, these technological advancements enhance surgical accuracy in procedures such as tooth extractions, bone grafting, and treatment of jaw cysts. Threedimensional imaging and virtual planning enable the precise placement of implants in optimal positions, enhancing patient comfort while minimizing the risk of complications. In the diagnosis and treatment of facial and jaw fractures, computerassisted analysis systems and 3Dprinted, patientspecific models offer personalized cutting guides, plate systems, and prostheses, providing significant advantages in trauma management. By overlapping MRI and CT images, a more detailed evaluation of soft and hard tissue pathologies becomes possible. Virtual surgical simulations simplify the planning of orthognathic sur gical operations, strengthening communication between the patient and the surgeon. Technological systems also play a critical role in correcting complex developmental anomalies or deformities caused by trauma, particularly in craniofacial surgery. In temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery, imaging and navigation systems enhance the precision of surgical interventions, enabling treatments tailored to the patient,’s anatomy. In cosmetic facial implant applications, facial implants customized to the patient’s needs are produced using 3D printing technologies, revolutionizing aesthetic outcomes. De spite these advancements, several limitations and challenges persist, including high costs of advanced technologies, accessibility issues in certain regions, technical expertise requirements and the need for specialized training, data security and privacy concerns, dependency risks on technology, challenges with keeping systems uptodate and ensuring compatibility, and ethical concerns and potential vi olations. This section comprehensively examines the applications, opportunities, and limitations of technological systems preferred in healthcare, particularly in maxillofacial surgery. Current literature and relevant studies have been thoroughly analyzed to provide a comprehensive guide for clinicians, offering insights into both existing capabilities and areas requiring further development.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Biomedical technology; Surgical navigation systems; Virtual reality

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