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[Reconstruction assisted by 3D printing in maxillofacial surgery]
C Ernoult1, P Bouletreau2, C Meyer1
1Service de chirurgie maxillofaciale et stomatologie, hôpital Jean-Minjoz, CHU de Besançon, boulevard Fleming, 25030 Besançon cedex, France.
Summary
Consumer 3D printers offer a promising solution for medical prototyping, enhancing surgical planning and patient care. This technology facilitates improved information sharing, simulation, and the creation of custom surgical guides.
Area of Science:
- Medical Technology
- Surgical Innovation
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Three-dimensional (3D) models have been utilized in medicine for two decades.
- Advancements in consumer 3D printing have reignited interest in its medical applications.
- This study details the technical and practical aspects of 3D printing as a surgical tool.
