3D-Printed Surgical Guide in Nasal Bone Osteotomy

This study introduces a novel application of 3D printing technology to improve the precision of nasal osteotomy for crooked nose correction. A customized 3D-printed surgical guide was applied in ten patients, enabling highly accurate osteotomies with a mean deviation of 0.48 mm from the planned path. Patient-reported outcomes also improved significantly on the Rhinoplasty Health Inventory and Nasal Outcomes (RHINO) questionnaire. This early feasibility report highlights the potential of 3D-printed guides to enhance surgical predictability, reduce complications, and support consistent results even for less experienced surgeons.