[Medical applications of rapid prototyping--three-dimensional bodies for planning and implementation of treatment and for tissue replacement].
The possibilities of medical applications of rapid prototyping are continuously expanding and developing. In current applications, five main groups are distinguished: (1) preoperative planning, surgical training and teaching, (2) inert implants, (3) surgical instruments and special equipment associated with the operations, (4) postoperative guides, long-term supports and aids and (5) artificial tissue. The first four of these are already in general use, whereas the last one is still under investigation.
Mäkitie
Antti
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HYKS:n korva-, nenä- ja kurkkutautien klinikka, PL 220, 00029 HUS.
Paloheimo
Kaija-Stiina
KS
Björkstrand
Roy
R
Salmi
Mika
M
Kontio
Risto
R
Salo
Jari
J
Yan
Yongnian
Y
Paloheimo
Markku
M
Tuomi
Jukka
J
D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000193:education; D023822:Tissue Engineering