The development of innovative patient-specific surgical guides

<p> </p> <p>Over the last three years this PhD research has focussed on the area of Maxillofacial</p> <p>Additive Manufactured Surgical Guides. A mix of qualitative and quantitative</p> <p>research has been undertaken to develop new knowledge about how guides are</p> <p>used, the cleanliness and surface roughness characteristics of the materials and the</p> <p>accuracy of procedures.</p> <p>The PhD thesis will cover the research results from the above topics, summarising</p> <p>and highlighting specific advantages & limitations from the planning, designing,</p> <p>fabrication and use of maxillofacial surgical guides. The discussion will highlight how</p> <p>the work has challenged some common assumptions; conclude the clinical</p> <p>implications of this and the need for further research.</p>