Engineering in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry

International experts discuss the principles and applications of innovative engineering approaches to craniomaxillofacial surgery and dentistry that have enabled efficient, personalized, and minimally invasive diagnostics and treatments and are transforming the field and enhancing patient outcomes.

Expert chapter contributors discuss in detail a wide range of topics and their role within craniomaxillofacial Surgery and dentistry, including CAD/CAM and additive manufacturing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, surgical robots, biomaterials, and tissue engineering. In each case, the chapter authors explain the principles, applications, and benefits of each to provide readers with an extensive understanding of the current status and future directions and real-world applications of these technologies. The book combines expertise from both medical and engineering backgrounds to present the content in an accessible and engaging manner. This comprehensive approach ensures that readers can easily grasp the significance and potential of the latest innovations in craniomaxillofacial surgery and dentistry. The book also includes the algorithms, protocols and case studies to needed to easily understand and apply the technologies. With this book, readers can better meet patient needs and improve patient outcomes, whether through improved risk prediction and detection, diagnostics and treatment planning, improved surgical precision, patient-specific implants created with innovative biomaterials, or tissue engineering applications for smart dental implants and drug delivery.

This book serves as a valuable resource for medical and dental professionals and researchers, providing in-depth knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies and their applications in craniomaxillofacial Surgery and dentistry. Students who are aiming to move into a career in this field will also benefit from the practical information contained within.