Unleashing the third dimension- From 2D implants to a perfect patient-specific fit

Indications in the oral and maxillofacial region have been treated for decades using two-dimensionally shaped plates, which are usually bent to the patient's anatomy by the surgeon in the operating room. A further development of this technique was to use computer-aided planning and communication to move the preforming process from the OR to the manufacturing process of the implant itself. However, the greatest progress to date has been achieved through the introduction of additive manufacturing in combination with integrated virtual planning. The result is a patient-specific implant that can be produced directly in such a way that it fits the patient perfectly and also reduces pain, recovery time and costs. This exciting evolution is illustrated using the example of an osteoconductive cranial implant.

Presentation language: GER