Abstract
In this study we assessed the design criteria for the creation of a patient specific, whole mandible implant based on a patient’s medical imaging data and 3D printing. We tailor this procedure to a patient who will undergo a mandibulectomy due to cancer infiltration of the jaw. The patient CT scan data was used to generate a 3D representation of the patient’s skull, before the corrupted mandible was extracted. We examined two approaches based on classical symmetry matching and digital reconstruction of the defect to form the final model for printing. The final designs were then 3D printed and assessed for efficacy against a patient specific representative model of the skull and maxilla, where the final optimised design was found to provide an excellent fit. Ultimately, this technique provides a framework for the design and optimisation of a patient specific whole mandible implant.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Solid Freeform Fabrication 2016 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 26th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference |
| Place of Publication | Austin, TX, USA |
| Publisher | University of Texas at Austin |
| Pages | 1708-1717 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 27th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium - An Additive Manufacturing Conference, SFF 2016 - Austin, United States Duration: 8 Aug 2016 → 10 Aug 2016 Conference number: 27 |
Conference
| Conference | 27th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium - An Additive Manufacturing Conference, SFF 2016 |
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| Abbreviated title | SFF 2016 |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Austin |
| Period | 8/08/16 → 10/08/16 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- 3D printing
- Design
- Implant
- Mandible
- Patient Specific
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