Computer-assisted three-dimensional surgical planning and simulation: 3D virtual osteotomy

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2000 Feb;29(1):11-7.

Abstract

A computer-assisted three-dimensional virtual osteotomy system for orthognathic surgery (CAVOS) is presented. The virtual reality workbench is used for surgical planning. The surgeon immerses in a virtual reality environment with stereo eyewear, holds a virtual "scalpel" (3D Mouse) and operates on a "real" patient (3D visualization) to obtain pre-surgical prediction (3D bony segment movements). Virtual surgery on a computer-generated 3D head model is simulated and can be visualized from any arbitrary viewing point in a personal computer system.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Simulation*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Maxillofacial Abnormalities / surgery
  • Microcomputers
  • Orthognathic Surgical Procedures*
  • Osteotomy* / instrumentation
  • Osteotomy* / methods
  • Patient Care Planning*
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • User-Computer Interface*