Modern imaging techniques are an essential component of preoperative planning in plastic
and reconstructive surgery. However, conventional modalities, including three-dimensional …

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a rapidly advancing technology in the field of surgery.
This article reviews its contemporary applications in 3 aspects of surgery, namely, surgical …

Three dimensional (3D) printing involves a number of additive manufacturing techniques
that are used to build structures from the ground up. This technology has been adapted to a …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3-D) printing is a method of manufacturing in which materials
like plastic or metal are deposited onto one another in layers to produce a 3-D object …

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has been particularly widely adopted in medical fields.
Application of the 3D printing technique has even been extended to bio-cell printing for 3D …

Background Increasingly affordable three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies now make
it possible for surgeons to create highly customizable patient-tailored products. This process …

Surgeons typically rely on their past training and experiences as well as visual aids from
medical imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed …

Compared to traditional manufacturing methods, additive manufacturing and 3D printing
stand out in their ability to rapidly fabricate complex structures and precise geometries. The …

The current state of the literature shows promising results, but has not yet been validated by
large studies or randomized controlled trials. Ultimately, further research and advancements …

Abstract Background Three-dimensional (3D) printing has numerous applications and has
gained much interest in the medical world. The constantly improving quality of 3D-printing …