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Case studies 153<br />

surface on which the fl at saw blade rests. As the cut is in two places on<br />

either side <strong>of</strong> the maxilla, the s<strong>of</strong>tware design tools are used to join the two<br />

parts together into one device, see Figs 6.29 and 6.30. However, it was discovered<br />

that at this time there was no way to simulate the bending <strong>of</strong> the<br />

distractor attachment plates using the s<strong>of</strong>tware. Whilst it was theoretically<br />

possible to design and manufacture custom fi tting plates and laser weld<br />

6.29 Patient data and surgical guide design.<br />

6.30 Finished surgical guide design.

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