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卷 15, 期 14, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ma15144731
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cranioplasty; 3D cranioplasty; additive manufacturing; PMMA; PEEK; PLA; ABS; PET-G
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- Medical Univeristy of Lublin [KT-DS495]
This study investigates the use of 3D printing technology to produce polymer-based prostheses, aiming to improve the accessibility of cranioplasty. Patient-specific 3D printed prostheses are modeled using CAD software, and budget 3D-printed endoprostheses are found to be cheaper and reliable.
The high cost of biofabricated titanium mesh plates can make them out of reach for hospitals in low-income countries. To increase the availability of cranioplasty, the authors of this work investigated the production of polymer-based endoprostheses. Recently, cheap, popular desktop 3D printers have generated sufficient opportunities to provide patients with on-demand and on-site help. This study also examines the technologies of 3D printing, including SLM, SLS, FFF, DLP, and SLA. The authors focused their interest on the materials in fabrication, which include PLA, ABS, PET-G, PEEK, and PMMA. Three-dimensional printed prostheses are modeled using widely available CAD software with the help of patient-specific DICOM files. Even though the topic is insufficiently researched, it can be perceived as a relatively safe procedure with a minimal complication rate. There have also been some initial studies on the costs and legal regulations. Early case studies provide information on dozens of patients living with self-made prostheses and who are experiencing significant improvements in their quality of life. Budget 3D-printed endoprostheses are reliable and are reported to be significantly cheaper than the popular counterparts manufactured from polypropylene polyester.
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