3D Printing in Medicine: Facial Reconstruction Surgery скачать в хорошем качестве

3D Printing in Medicine: Facial Reconstruction Surgery

At the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Clinical University Hospital in Olsztyn, 3D printing technology helps in the daily practice of orthognathic surgeons. Over the last two years the hospital had approximately 300 hospitalized patients, more than half of which with cases of complex or isolated eye socket injuries. This modern technology is safer for patients thanks to shorter duration of surgery and more precise matching of implants. This, in turn, translates into a reduced risk of postoperative complications and a reduction in the cost of surgical procedures. Zortrax M200 3D printers are used by the hospital staff to make models of skulls and jaws of patients based on X-ray images and computed tomography. Such models, printed in 1:1 scale, are a realistic representation of the bone structure of the patient. Printed anatomical models allow precise adjustment of implants. The production of the 3D model takes about 30 minutes, and the printing itself is simple and can be carried out by students or trainees who have never trained in this area. The Z-SUITE software accurately determines the measurements and infill options of the created model. For medical projects requiring remarkable accuracy, the economical Z-ABS thermoplastic is used, which is best suited for prints requiring high durability. The skull models are created with blue color material because it reveals more details than pure white. The use of 3D printing in the Clinical University Hospital in Olsztyn has a positive impact on the quality of services provided and helps in patient education. The models are used to explain to them the next steps of surgical procedures, which reduces the stress associated with surgery and allows the patients to imagine its course.