ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Low-Cost Cranioplasty-A Systematic Review of 3D Printing in Medicine.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Meta-analyses of the surgical outcomes using personalized 3D-printed titanium and PEEK vs. standard implants in cranial reconstruction in patients undergoing craniectomy.Neurosurgical review · 2025Pooled it
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- Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-Modified (PETG) as a Reusable and Biocompatible Substrate for Cell Culture Applications.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
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- Advancing Precision Surgery: The Role of 3D Printing in Liver Surgery.3D printing and additive manufacturing · 2026Article
- Assessment of physicochemical alterations in 3D-printed biodegradable implants under biomimetic conditions for cranial defect repair.Biomedical microdevices · 2026Article
- Cranioplasty with a 3D-printed titanium implant for post-decompressive craniectomy syndrome: A case report.Surgical neurology international · 2026Article
- 3D Printing in Dental Education: A Scoping Review.Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2026Article
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- Patient-Specific Implants in Maxillo-Facial Reconstruction: Current Practices and Way Forward-An Overview of Systematic Reviews.Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery · 2025Review
- A personalized 3D printed cranial shield using mirror-image modeling: design and clinical assessment.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
- A novel 3D-printed simulator for hands-on training in orthognathic surgery.Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2025Article
- Cranioplasty Approaches and Outcomes in Low-Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Review.The Journal of craniofacial surgery · 2025Article
- Novel approach to a severe craniomaxillofacial trauma in a military working dog using a customized 3D-printed mold for printed polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) plate-a case report.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Additive Manufactured Titanium Implants in the Reconstruction of Large Cranial Defects: Case Series and Review of Literature.Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery · 2024Article
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- Metal-polyphenol networks-modified tantalum plate for craniomaxillofacial reconstruction.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Personalized 3D-printed cranial implants for complex cranioplasty using open-source software.Surgical neurology international · 2024Article
- Point-of-Care Orthopedic Oncology Device Development.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Article
- Breaking Barriers in Cranioplasty: 3D Printing in Low and Middle-Income Settings-Insights from Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Observational
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Abstract
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 investigated the production of polymer-based endoprostheses. Recently, cheap, popular desktop 3D printers have generated sufficient opportunities to provide patients with on-demand and on-site help. This study also examines the technologies of 3D printing, including SLM, SLS, FFF, DLP, and SLA. The authors focused their interest on the materials in fabrication, which include PLA, ABS, PET-G, PEEK, and PMMA. Three-dimensional printed prostheses are modeled using widely available CAD software with the help of patient-specific DICOM files. Even though the topic is insufficiently researched, it can be perceived as a relatively safe procedure with a minimal complication rate. There have also been some initial studies on the costs and legal regulations. Early case studies provide information on dozens of patients living with self-made prostheses and who are experiencing significant improvements in their quality of life. Budget 3D-printed endoprostheses are reliable and are reported to be significantly cheaper than the popular counterparts manufactured from polypropylene polyester.
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