Aplicação de tecnologias digitais em diversas áreas da cirurgia e traumatologia buco-maxilo-facial

Abstract

The integration of digital flow is becoming increasingly common in dentistry routine. The adoption of technologies such as dental scanning, three-dimensional reconstructions of anatomical structures, precise measurements of hard and soft tissues, simulations of surgical procedures with virtual patients models, prototyping models and creation of surgical guides are examples of tools available to assist in both diagnosis as well as patient planning and treatment. In this sense, the objective of this project was to describe the application of digital flow in six types of procedures in the area of dental surgery: dental implant surgery, orthodontic mini-implant anchorage surgery, biopsy surgery, maxillary advancement surgery, surgery of jaw resection and mandibular reconstruction with iliac crest bone graft. The use of digital flow in surgeries provided a series of advantages, such as: an increase in the precision of procedures, the ability to perform virtual surgical simulations, improved communication between professionals and patients, reduced surgery time and greater predictability of results. However, it is important to highlight that using digital flow requires investments in more expensive equipment and requires professionals to go through a learning curve to master these new technologies.