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Fabrication of an Orbital Prosthesis Using a Noncontact Three‐Dimensional Digitizer and Rapid‐Prototyping System
Author(s) -
Yoshioka Fumi,
Ozawa Shogo,
Okazaki Sachiko,
Tanaka Yoshinobu
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2010.00655.x
Subject(s) - impression , rapid prototyping , fabrication , prosthesis , 3d printer , computer science , engineering drawing , materials science , biomedical engineering , artificial intelligence , mechanical engineering , engineering , medicine , composite material , alternative medicine , pathology , world wide web
Conventionally, fabricating a facial prosthesis requires complicated steps and sophisticated skills. Particularly, the facial impression can be uncomfortable for the patient and can cause compression because of the weight of the material. The new approach presented in this report could simplify the fabrication of facial prostheses using a noncontact three‐dimensional digitizer and binder multinozzle inkjet printer, without computed tomography or making a conventional impression. Treatment time was reduced, and the patient expressed satisfaction after 6 months follow‐up.