Patient Specific Implant (PSI)

Patient-specific implant (PSI) is a personalized approach to reconstructive and esthetic surgery. Accurate reconstruction of the three-dimensional (3D) contour of lost or damaged maxillofacial region has been made easy with the advent of CAD/CAM.

Maxillofacial PSIs can now be designed using preoperative imaging data. The designed implant is then fabricated using 3D printing. This approach increases precision and decreases or completely eliminates the need for intraoperative modification of implants. The use of CAD/CAM-produced PSIs for maxillofacial reconstruction and augmentation can significantly improve contour outcomes and decrease operating time.