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3D planning and customised implants for surgical with Planmeca also during this second operation, which was
procedures. The technology and expertise of Planmeca’s even more demanding than the first one. Our experiences
service substantially decreased the operating time and from the first operation brought us certainty for the second
improved the accuracy of the surgery ultimately making one both at HUS and at Planmeca. This know-how made the
the operation safer for the patient. planning and cooperation even smoother than before”, Dr.
Lassus describes.
”Cutting-edge 3D technology combined with strong
expertise and know-how is the very core of our service. ”This time we transplanted more tissue than in the
This second face transplant operation in the Nordics was earlier operation, so the role of technology was crucial.
simulated and planned with our 3D technology. For the Planmeca and their 3D technology decreased surgery
operation itself, we designed and 3D printed the surgical time by hours and improved the accuracy of the operation
guides exactly according to the anatomies of the donor compared to traditional methods. Without advanced tech-
and the patient. These guides saved hours of operation nology, operations of this level could not be performed”, Dr.
time and ensured the accuracy of the operation”, Lassus concludes. ▟
Planmeca’s CAD/CAM Design Manager Jani Horelli
describes.

Planmeca has been a trusted partner of HUS in
many demanding operations – the collaboration spans
nearly a decade. Planmeca participated in planning the
second facial tissue transplant right from the start, led
by CAD/CAM Design Manager Jani Horelli. Surgeons and
engineers are working resiliently together, taking the
healthcare industry forward.

”We already worked tightly with Planmeca during
the planning and execution of the first face transplant
operation, which was successful. It was clear to us from
the start that we wanted to continue the cooperation

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