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Oculopalpebral prosthesis prototype design using the additive manufacturing technique: A case study.

E Vázquez-Silva¹, D D Bohorquez-Vivas¹, P G Peña-Tapia²

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering/Research Group on New Materials and Transformation Processes (GIMAT), Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS), Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador.

|February 7, 2024

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This study demonstrates how 3D printing and computed tomography create custom oculopalpebral prostheses for facial reconstruction, improving patient aesthetics and quality of life in reconstructive surgery.

Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Reconstructive Surgery
Medical Imaging

Background:

Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology offers advanced solutions for reconstructive surgery.
Cancer treatment can necessitate facial reconstruction, including oculopalpebral prostheses.

Purpose of the Study:

To apply a comprehensive methodology using computed tomography and 3D printing for creating a personalized oculopalpebral prosthesis.
To evaluate the efficacy of this technology in improving aesthetics and quality of life for a patient with facial cancer.

Main Methods:

Utilized computed tomography to obtain detailed anatomical data.
Employed 3D printing to design and fabricate a prototype oculopalpebral prosthesis.
Developed and tested the prototype for facial adaptation and patient comfort.

Keywords:

3D printing Ablative oncology surgery Anaplastology Computerized tomography Oculopalpebral Stereolithography

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Main Results:

A personalized 3D-printed oculopalpebral prosthesis was successfully created.
The prosthesis demonstrated an excellent adaptation to the patient's facial structure.
Significant improvements in aesthetics and quality of life were reported by the patient.

Conclusions:

The integrated methodology of computed tomography and 3D printing is effective for designing patient-specific facial prostheses.
This technology holds promise for permanent prosthetic solutions in facial rehabilitation.
The study highlights the potential for wider application of 3D printing in reconstructive surgery for patients needing facial prosthetics.