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SUBMITTER: Li J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7846796 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Li Jianning J Gsaxner Christina C Pepe Antonio A Morais Ana A Alves Victor V von Campe Gord G Wallner Jürgen J Egger Jan J
Scientific data 20210129 1
Patient-specific craniofacial implants are used to repair skull bone defects after trauma or surgery. Currently, cranial implants are designed and produced by third-party suppliers, which is usually time-consuming and expensive. Recent advances in additive manufacturing made the in-hospital or in-operation-room fabrication of personalized implants feasible. However, the implants are still manufactured by external companies. To facilitate an optimized workflow, fast and automatic implant manufact ...[more]