Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2015 Sep;58(9):599-603. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2015.58.9.599.
Application of Three-Dimensional Printing in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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- 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea. doctordk@naver.com
- 2Nano-Bio Regenerative Medical Institute, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea.
- KMID: 2063267
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2015.58.9.599
Abstract
- Recently, three-dimensional (3D) printing technology can produce any 3D shape of solid scaffolding that can be designed by digital image. Thus, there are many potential patient-specific applications for 3D printing in medicine, including facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, which could have a significant impact in changing the ways patients are treated for various conditions in the future. To date, individually printed metal implants and synthetic devices are currently being used on limited cases in various medical fields, including facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Herein we describe concepts and characteristics of 3D printing technology and its clinical applications in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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