Craniofacial fibrous dysplasia: A challenging case

Fibrous dysplasia’s are benign tumors where normal bone marrow is replacement by abnormal fibrous connective tissue. They cause esthetic problems particularly when facial skeleton is involved. Usually they are asymptomatic and slow growing. Rarely they cause functional impairements when the growth impinge on vital structures. Recontouring is the treatment of choice. However, to accurately estimate the amount of reduction required is challenging. Stereolithographic models which are 3D printed models based on computed tomography scan have gained popularity in the recent times for management of cranio-facial deformities. Management of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia posses a challenge to surgeon owing to its functional and esthetic implications. Stereolithographic models printed using 3D CT scan can help both in accurate treatment planning as well as aid in creating a surgical stent to maximize outcomes. Accurate recontouring while maintaining esthetic harmony of face as a challenge was easily dealt using this technology. Here we present a rare case of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia managed with the help of stereolithographic models.