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György Wersényi1, Verena Scheper2, Simone Spagnol3
1Széchenyi István University, Győr, H-9026, Hungary. wersenyi@sze.hu.
Head & Face Medicine
|October 27, 2023
Summary
3D scanning and printing enable cost-effective rapid prototyping of outer ear replicas for surgical reconstruction and rehabilitation engineering. This technology combines imaging, processing, and printing for advanced bio-engineering solutions.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Imaging
- Rehabilitation Engineering
Background:
- 3D scanning and printing offer advanced solutions in medical imaging and bio-engineering.
- These technologies provide cost and time-effective methods for surgical reconstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current possibilities and use cases for 3D scanning, data processing, and printing of outer ear replicas.
- Focus on low-cost solutions for rehabilitation engineering.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing 3D handheld scanning devices or volumetric imaging.
- Employing open-source image processing packages.
- Applying 3D printers for rapid prototyping.
Main Results:
- A complete workflow chain for effective rapid prototyping of outer ear replicas has been established.
- Bio-compatible polymers or synthetic resins can be used alongside or instead of living cells.
Conclusions:
- 3D scanning and printing technologies are pivotal for creating outer ear replicas.
- These advancements offer significant potential for improving rehabilitation engineering with low-cost solutions.
