Liquid latex molding: A novel application of 3D printing to facilitate flap design

Min Jeong Cho, Alex A. Kane, Rami R. Hallac, Noopur Gangopadhyay, James R. Seaward

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Abstract

The approach to bony craniofacial reconstruction has been significantly enhanced with the development of patient-specific, computer-aided designed and manufactured (CAD/CAM) implants. This technology, however, has not yet been widely employed for soft tissue reconstruction. While algorithmic approaches based on the size, location, and etiology of the defect are effective in most cases, a patient-specific CAD/CAM approach has benefits in complex reconstructive problems. In this study, we present a patient-specific approach to preoperative flap planning: using three-dimensional (3D) printing and liquid latex to create a flexible model of a flap, and demonstrate its application in planning a complex scalp reconstruction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)453-456
Number of pages4
JournalCleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal
Volume54
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2017

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • Calvarial reconstruction
  • Flap design
  • Liquid latex molding
  • Patientspecific design

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oral Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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