A novel economically viable solution for 3D printing-assisted cranioplast fabrication
- 19 February 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in British Journal of Neurosurgery
- Vol. 34 (3), 280-283
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02688697.2020.1726289
Abstract
Cranioplasty is a common neurosurgical procedure which makes use of autologous bone or alloplastic material for cranial defect reconstruction. Alloplastic reconstruction is routinely done in cases where viable autologous bone is not available due to various reasons. Hydroxyapatite implants, patient-specific titanium and PEEK are widely employed materials due to their biocompatibility, durability, and high adaptation accuracy. However, their high cost and limited availability make them a less viable option for the common man. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is one of the commonly used alloplastic material for cranioplasty. This note presents a novel, economic, patient-specific, 3D printing-assisted and heat polymerized PMMA cranioplast fabrication technique with an accuracy comparable to that of patient-specific titanium and PEEK cranioplast.Keywords
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