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Tanmay Srivastava1, Shruti Sinha1, Shivangi Pandey2
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Saraswati Dental College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|October 30, 2025
Summary
Three-dimensional (3D) printing transforms radiology by creating physical models from medical scans. This technology enhances treatment planning, medical education, and patient communication, offering significant clinical benefits.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- Digital imaging (CT, MRI) has improved diagnostic accuracy.
- Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an additive manufacturing technique creating physical models from digital data.
- 3D printing is increasingly relevant in advanced radiology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the transformative role of 3D printing in radiology.
- To illustrate the process of converting medical imaging data into 3D models.
- To highlight key applications of 3D printing in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Converting radiological imaging datasets (CT, MRI) into DICOM format.
- Processing DICOM files into Standard Tessellation Language (STL) files for 3D printing.
- Utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) for model customization.
Main Results:
- 3D printing generates tangible models from digital imaging data.
- These models offer detailed anatomical and pathological insights.
- 12 key applications in radiology were identified.
Conclusions:
- 3D printing offers significant benefits in treatment planning, simulations, and education.
- Radiologists can adopt 3D printing to improve education, planning, and communication.
- This technology opens new avenues in patient management and care.
