Review3D printing in medicine2020
3D printed bone models in oral and cranio-maxillofacial surgery: a systematic review.
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45 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Biomechanical evaluation of individual 3D-printed vertebrae.BMC biomedical engineering · 2026Article
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- Fabrication and evaluation of a novel patient-specific 3D-printed simulation model for oral surgical training.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Research progress of 3D printing technology in the field of oral materials.Pharmaceutical science advances · 2025Review
- Innovative animal models for surgical interventions and implant biocompatibility: a translational perspective.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Review
- 3D printing of an optic pathway model from 7T MRI for education.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
- Influence of Cyclic Loading on the Removal Torque of Unique Subperiosteal Implant Screws.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Article
- Perceptions of the use of a 3D-printed manufactured educational simulator for incisions and sutures.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Medical 3D Printing Using Material Jetting: Technology Overview, Medical Applications, and Challenges.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Progress in 3D Printing Applications for the Management of Orbital Disorders: A Systematic Review.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Three-dimensional printed model reconstruction in intraoperative use for glass penetrating facial tissue removal.Clinical case reports · 2024Article
- Surgical Medical Education via 3D Bioprinting: Modular System for Endovascular Training.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printing in Precision Manufacturing for Biomedical Applications: A Comprehensive Review.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
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4 authors.
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Abstract
aimThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the use of three-dimensional (3D) printed bone models for training, simulating and/or planning interventions in oral and cranio-maxillofacial surgery. MATERIALS AND
methodsA systematic search was conducted using PubMed® and SCOPUS® databases, up to March 10, 2019, by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) protocol. Study selection, quality assessment (modified Critical Appraisal Skills Program tool) and data extraction were performed by two independent reviewers. All original full papers written in English/French/Italian and dealing with the fabrication of 3D printed models of head bone structures, designed from 3D radiological data were included. Multiple parameters and data were investigated, such as author's purpose, data acquisition systems, printing technologies and materials, accuracy, haptic feedback, variations in treatment time, differences in clinical outcomes, costs, production time and cost-effectiveness.
resultsAmong the 1157 retrieved abstracts, only 69 met the inclusion criteria. 3D printed bone models were mainly used as training or simulation models for tumor removal, or bone reconstruction. Material jetting printers showed best performance but the highest cost. Stereolithographic, laser sintering and binder jetting printers allowed to create accurate models with adequate haptic feedback. The cheap fused deposition modeling printers exhibited satisfactory results for creating training models.
conclusionPatient-specific 3D printed models are known to be useful surgical and educational tools. Faced with the large diversity of software, printing technologies and materials, the clinical team should invest in a 3D printer specifically adapted to the final application.
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