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The lecture by Prof. Dr. Khaldoun Darwich focuses on the applications of Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) in maxillofacial surgery. It explains the shift from traditional methods to modern digital workflows utilizing technologies like 3D imaging (CT/CBCT), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing).
The process involves converting DICOM files from scans into 3D STL models for pre-surgical simulation.
A key advantage is the creation of Patient-Specific Implants (PSI), which allow for complete customization and perfect fit.
The benefits highlighted include improved diagnostic quality, enhanced pre-operative planning, more precise surgeries, reduced operation time, and better patient communication. Clinical applications demonstrated include complex reconstructions after tumor resection, trauma, and for congenital deformities like hemifacial microsomia and orthognathic surgeries. The integration of VSP and 3D printing ultimately leads to superior aesthetic and functional outcomes in jaw surgery.

Prof. Dr. KHALDOUN DARWICH
DDS. OMF. PhD. Facharzt – Dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine – Damascus University