title: [Rapid prototyping: a very promising method].
abstract: Rapid prototyping is a method which makes it possible to produce a three-dimensional model based on two-dimensional imaging. Various rapid prototyping methods are available for modelling, such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct laser metal sintering, two-photon polymerization, laminated object manufacturing, three-dimensional printing, three-dimensional plotting, polyjet inkjet technology,fused deposition modelling, vacuum casting and milling. The various methods currently being used in the biomedical sector differ in production, materials and properties of the three-dimensional model which is produced. Rapid prototyping is mainly usedforpreoperative planning, simulation, education, and research into and development of bioengineering possibilities.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Mondziekten, Kaak- en Aangezichtschirurgie, VU Medisch Centrum te Amsterdam.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Haverman
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Karagozoglu
authors.forename: H-J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Prins
authors.forename: E A J M
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Schulten
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Forouzanfar
mesh_terms: D000715:Anatomy; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003813:Dentistry / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008953:Models, Anatomic