Computer Planning for Craniofacial Surgery

The design and execution of reconstructive craniofacial procedures has been greatly enhanced by the application of three-dimensional modeling and rapid prototyping technologies. This chapter discusses the methods and applications of preoperative three-dimensional facial surface simulation and quantitative analysis, rapid prototyping for the generation of patient-specific implants, or molds which allow intraoperative shaping of custom implants in a variety of materials.