This handy volume illustrates the basics of clinical three-dimensional (3D) printing, addressing the practical aspects of establishing a simple and effective 3D printing service in a medical facility. No longer confined to makers and workshops, this very recent technology has been fast developing and rapid prototyping has proven its potential in the clinical field as well, leading to new approaches. The declared aim of this work is enabling medical professionals to create bespoke anatomical models from a series of CT or MRI images, and assisting them in choosing the best suited 3D printers and materials for each specific clinical need. The text includes original, full-color step-by-step photos for better guidance, and a complete review of related publications in literature. Single chapters devoted to specific areas of 3D printing application, such as rhinoplasty, ear reconstruction, oculoplasty, maxillofacial surgery, as well as for surgical simulations.
Contents are completed by a review of the legal aspects and the safety and quality considerations, as well as a thorough examination of the variety of 3D printers, compatible materials as filaments and resins, and including the available online resources. Plastic, Ophthalmologic and Maxillofacial surgeons, and professionals dealing with surgical reconstruction, will find this guide to be a valuable companion for the understanding of 3D printing in clinical practice.
Author(s): Luigi Di Rosa
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 144
City: Cham
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
1: Introduction to 3D Printing and Printers in a Clinical Setting
1.1 The Historical Backdrop of 3D Printing Innovation
1.2 Current 3D Printing Technologies
1.3 The Basic Parts of a 3D Printer
1.3.1 Print Bed (Tray)
1.3.2 Extruder
1.3.3 Hot End
1.3.4 Filament
1.3.5 Nozzle
1.4 Three-Dimensional Printing Process
1.5 The Three-Dimensional Printing Laboratory
References
2: Filaments and Resins for 3D Medical Printing
2.1 PLA Filaments
2.2 Nylon Filaments
2.3 ABS Filaments
2.4 TPU Filaments
2.5 TPE Filaments
2.6 PVA Filaments
2.7 HDPE Filaments
2.8 PC Filaments
2.9 Metal filaments
2.10 Wood Filaments
2.11 PP Filaments
2.12 3D Printing Resins
2.13 Standard Photopolymeric Resins
2.14 Dental Resins
2.15 Water Washable Resins
2.16 ABS Like Resins
2.17 FLEX Resins
2.18 Plant Based Resins
2.19 Castable Wax Resins
References
3: Software for Building an Office-Based 3D Printing Lab
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The DICOM Viewers
3.3 Modeling Software
3.4 Slicing Software
3.5 Image Segmentation and Data Preparation
References
4: 3D Printing for Hand Reconstruction
4.1 Introduction
References
5: 3D Printing for Rhinoplasty
5.1 Introduction
References
6: 3D Printing for Ear Reconstruction
6.1 Introduction
References
7: 3D Printing for Oculoplasty
7.1 Introduction
References
8: 3D Printing in Maxillofacial Surgery
8.1 Introduction
References
9: 3D Printing for Whole Body Reconstruction
9.1 Introduction
References
10: 3D Printing for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery
10.1 Introduction
References
11: 3D Printing for Surgical Simulations
11.1 Introduction
References
12: 3D Printing and Bioprinting: Near Future Prospectives
12.1 Introduction
References
13: Ethical and Legal Implications of 3D Printing in the Clinical Context
13.1 Introduction and Disclaimer
13.2 3D Printing Legal Classification
13.3 Data Protection Issues
13.4 Liability
14: Safety and Quality in 3D Printing in the Clinical Context
14.1 Introductive Remarks
14.2 A Methodological Approach to Safety Compliance
14.3 Safety and Quality in the EU
Glossary
Index
