The Role of Computer-Aided Design and Three-Dimensional Printing in Posttraumatic Correction

Dominic Eggbeer*, Sean Peel

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Computer-aided design (CAD) in combination with additive manufacturing (AM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) can produce precise medical models; virtual surgical plans; custom surgical cutting, drilling and repositioning guides; as well as custom implants. These devices, when designed collaboratively and in a robust, proven workflow, can improve predictability and outcome accuracy and save time in theatre. Whilst not being suited for use in emergency surgery, the numerous benefits demand serious consideration for use in secondary reconstruction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAtlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery
Subtitle of host publicationPost-Traumatic Deformity
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media
Pages143-162
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9781447156161
ISBN (Print)9781447156154
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Mar 2020

Keywords

  • Additive manufacturing (AM)
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Rapid prototyping (RP)
  • Stereolithography apparatus (SLA)
  • Three-dimensional printing

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