Low-cost cranioplasty—a systematic review of 3D printing in medicine

W Czyżewski, J Jachimczyk, Z Hoffman, M Szymoniuk… - Materials, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
The high cost of biofabricated titanium mesh plates can make them out of reach for hospitals
in low-income countries. To increase the availability of cranioplasty, the authors of this work …

Customized Barrier Membrane (Titanium Alloy, Poly Ether-Ether Ketone and Unsintered Hydroxyapatite/Poly-l-Lactide) for Guided Bone Regeneration

Y Shi, J Liu, M Du, S Zhang, Y Liu, H Yang… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2022‏ - frontiersin.org
Sufficient bone volume is indispensable to achieve functional and aesthetic results in the
fields of oral oncology, trauma, and implantology. Currently, guided bone regeneration …

Optimization of machining parameters to minimize cutting forces and surface roughness in micro-milling of Mg13Sn alloy

A Ercetin, K Aslantaş, Ö Özgün, M Perçin… - Micromachines, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
This comprehensive study investigates the micro-milling of a Mg13Sn alloy, a material of
considerable interest in various high-precision applications, such as biomedical implants …

[HTML][HTML] Flow channel performance in 3D printed hydroxyapatite scaffolds to improve metabolism and tissue ingrowth in flat bone repair

R Mao, Y Lai, D Li, Y Huang, L Wang, F Luo… - Composites Part B …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The regeneration of flat bone present great challenges owing to the unique metabolic
orientation and the great demand for nutrient transport. Reasonable structural design can …

Research progress of 3D printed poly (ether ether ketone) in the reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial bone defects

Q Su, Y Qiao, Y **ao, S Yang, H Wu, J Li… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2023‏ - frontiersin.org
The clinical challenge of bone defects in the craniomaxillofacial region, which can lead to
significant physiological dysfunction and psychological distress, persists due to the complex …

[HTML][HTML] Design, analysis, and 3D printing of a patient-specific polyetheretherketone implant for the reconstruction of zygomatic deformities

K Moiduddin, SH Mian, U Umer, H Alkhalefah… - Polymers, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
The reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial deformities, especially zygomatic bone repair, can
be exigent due to the complex anatomical structure and the sensitivity of the crucial organs …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization and manufacture of polyetheretherketone patient specific cranial implants by material extrusion–A clinical perspective

JA Smith, S Petersmann, F Arbeiter… - Journal of the Mechanical …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a high performing thermoplastic that has established itself
as a 'gold-standard'material for cranial reconstruction. Traditionally, milled PEEK patient …

3D‐printed degradable hydroxyapatite bioactive ceramics for skull regeneration

X Gui, B Zhang, Z Su, Z Zhou, Z Dong… - MedComm …, 2023‏ - Wiley Online Library
Hydroxyapatite (HA) bioceramics have been extensively employed as bone tissue scaffolds
owing to their biodegradability and osteoinductivity. In our work, HA, a significant component …

Exploring orthosis designs for 3D printing applying the finite element approach: study of different materials and loading conditions

SH Mian, K Moiduddin, H Alkhalefah - Journal of disability …, 2023‏ - scienceopen.com
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, especially using fused deposition modeling, is becoming
more and more popular in the medical sector because of its exceptional advantages. While it …

Finite Element Analysis of Patient-Specific Cranial Implants under Different Design Parameters for Material Selection

M Mejía Rodríguez, OA González-Estrada… - Designs, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
This work presents the study of the thickness vs. stiffness relationship for different materials
(PMMA and PEEK) in patient-specific cranial implants, as a criterion for the selection of …