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Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Dental Technology

Background:

  • Standard care for documenting cleft lip and palate malformations involves plaster casts from maxillary impressions.
  • Presurgical orthopedic treatment necessitates accurate dental impressions.
  • Digital impression-taking is feasible but cost-prohibitive for widespread clinical use in cleft care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an accessible, open-source library of 3D-printable, individualized impression trays for patients with cleft lip and palate.
  • To provide a cost-effective alternative to digital impression systems for capturing precise dental molds.
  • To facilitate point-of-care 3D printing of impression trays using biocompatible materials.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an open-source library of scalable impression trays for cleft lip and palate, accessible via the Open Science Framework.
  • Tray selection based on tuber distance to ensure appropriate sizing.
  • Utilizing biocompatible materials for 3D printing at the point of care, adhering to local regulations.

Main Results:

  • The open-source library offers various tray shapes and sizes, adaptable without requiring advanced 3D modeling skills.
  • Individualized trays enable precise impressions, mitigating potential airway risks.
  • The library provides a practical, hybrid solution for cleft centers awaiting full digital impression integration.

Conclusions:

  • The presented open-source cleft tray library offers a viable, low-cost method for obtaining accurate dental impressions in cleft lip and palate patients.
  • This innovation supports presurgical orthopedic treatment and documentation, enhancing accessibility for cleft care centers.
  • The library represents a significant step towards democratizing advanced dental impression techniques in resource-limited settings.