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Verbist M, Vandevelde AL, Geusens J, Sun Y, Shaheen E, Willaert R. Reconstruction of Craniomaxillofacial Bone Defects with 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants: Scoping Review and Clinical Case Series. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2805. [PMID: 38792347 PMCID: PMC11122134 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13102805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial bone defects using 3D-printed hydroxyapatite (HA) bioceramic patient-specific implants (PSIs) is a new technique with great potential. This study aimed to investigate the advantages, disadvantages, and clinical outcomes of these implants in craniomaxillofacial surgeries. The PubMed and Embase databases were searched for patients with craniomaxillofacial bone defects treated with bioceramic PSIs. Clinical outcomes such as biocompatibility, biomechanical properties, and aesthetics were evaluated and compared to those of commonly used titanium or poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) implants and autologous bone grafts. Two clinical cases are presented to illustrate the surgical procedure and clinical outcomes of HA bioceramic PSIs. Literature review showed better a biocompatibility of HA PSIs than titanium and PEEK. The initial biomechanical properties were inferior to those of autologous bone grafts, PEEK, and titanium but improved when integrated. Satisfactory aesthetic results were found in our two clinical cases with good stability and absence of bone resorption or infection. Radiological signs of osteogenesis were observed in the two clinical cases six months postoperatively. HA bioceramic PSIs have excellent biocompatible properties and imitate natural bone biomechanically and radiologically. They are a well-suited alternative for conventional biomaterials in the reconstruction of load-sharing bone defects in the craniomaxillofacial region.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maarten Verbist
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Imaging and Pathology, Leuven University Hospitals, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Imaging and Pathology, Leuven University Hospitals, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Imaging and Pathology, Leuven University Hospitals, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Imaging and Pathology, Leuven University Hospitals, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Imaging and Pathology, Leuven University Hospitals, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
- OMFS IMPATH Research Group: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Imaging and Pathology, Leuven University Hospitals, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Johansson L, Latorre JL, Liversain M, Thorel E, Raymond Y, Ginebra MP. Three-Dimensional Printed Patient-Specific Vestibular Augmentation: A Case Report. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2408. [PMID: 38673680 PMCID: PMC11051386 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background: The anterior maxilla is challenging regarding aesthetic rehabilitation. Current bone augmentation techniques are complex and 3D-printed bioceramic bone grafts can simplify the intervention. Aim: A four-teeth defect in the anterior maxilla was reconstructed with a 3D-printed synthetic patient-specific bone graft in a staged approach for dental implant delivery. Methods: The bone graft was designed using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images. The bone graft was immobilized with fixation screws. Bone augmentation was measured on CBCT images at 11 days and 8 and 13 months post-surgery. A biopsy sample was retrieved at reentry (10 months post-augmentation) and evaluated by histological and micro-computed tomography assessments. The definitive prosthesis was delivered 5 months post-reentry and the patient attended a visit 1-year post-loading. Results: A total bone width of 8 mm was achieved (3.7 mm horizontal bone gain). The reconstructed bone remained stable during the healing period and was sufficient for placing two dental implants (with an insertion torque > 35 N·cm). The fractions of new bone, bone graft, and soft tissue in the biopsy were 40.77%, 41.51%, and 17.72%, respectively. The histological assessment showed no signs of encapsulation, and mature bone was found in close contact with the graft, indicating adequate biocompatibility and suggesting osteoconductive properties of the graft. At 1-year post-loading, the soft tissues were healthy, and the dental implants were stable. Conclusions: The anterior maxilla's horizontal ridge can be reconstructed using a synthetic patient-specific 3D-printed bone graft in a staged approach for implant placement. The dental implants were stable and successful 1-year post-loading.
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- Linh Johansson
- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group (BBT), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya BarcelonaTech (UPC), Av. Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain;
- Barcelona Research Centre in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Escola d’Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Av. Eduard Maristany, 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
- Biomedical Engineering Research Center (CREB), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Av. Diagonal, 647, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IRSJD), 39-57, 08950 Esplugues del Llobregat, Spain
- Mimetis Biomaterials S.L., Carrer de Cartagena, 245, 3E, 08025 Barcelona, Spain (Y.R.)
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- Freelance Implantologist: Oris Dental Center, C. de Joan Güell, 108, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Mimetis Biomaterials S.L., Carrer de Cartagena, 245, 3E, 08025 Barcelona, Spain (Y.R.)
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- Mimetis Biomaterials S.L., Carrer de Cartagena, 245, 3E, 08025 Barcelona, Spain (Y.R.)
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- Mimetis Biomaterials S.L., Carrer de Cartagena, 245, 3E, 08025 Barcelona, Spain (Y.R.)
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- Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Group (BBT), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya BarcelonaTech (UPC), Av. Eduard Maristany, 16, 08019 Barcelona, Spain;
- Barcelona Research Centre in Multiscale Science and Engineering, Escola d’Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Av. Eduard Maristany, 10-14, 08019 Barcelona, Spain
- Biomedical Engineering Research Center (CREB), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Av. Diagonal, 647, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), BIST, Carrer Baldiri Reixac 10-12, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Systermans S, Cobraiville E, Camby S, Meyer C, Louvrier A, Lie SA, Schouman T, Siciliano S, Beckers O, Poulet V, Ullmann N, Nolens G, Biscaccianti V, Nizet JL, Hascoët JY, Gilon Y, Vidal L. An innovative 3D hydroxyapatite patient-specific implant for maxillofacial bone reconstruction: A case series of 13 patients. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2024; 52:420-431. [PMID: 38461138 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2024.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024] Open
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The study aimed to evaluate and discuss the use of an innovative PSI made of porous hydroxyapatite, with interconnected porosity promoting osteointegration, called MyBone Custom® implant (MBCI), for maxillofacial bone reconstruction. A multicentric cohort of 13 patients underwent maxillofacial bone reconstruction surgery using MBCIs for various applications, from genioplasty to orbital floor reconstruction, including zygomatic and mandibular bone reconstruction, both for segmental defects and bone augmentation. The mean follow-up period was 9 months (1-22 months). No infections, displacements, or postoperative fractures were reported. Perioperative modifications of the MBCIs were possible when necessary. Additionally, surgeons reported significant time saved during surgery. For patients with postoperative CT scans, osteointegration signs were visible at the 6-month postoperative follow-up control, and continuous osteointegration was observed after 1 year. The advantages and disadvantages compared with current techniques used are discussed. MBCIs offer new bone reconstruction possibilities with long-term perspectives, while precluding the drawbacks of titanium and PEEK. The low level of postoperative complications associated with the high osteointegration potential of MBCIs paves the way to more extensive use of this new hydroxyapatite PSI in maxillofacial bone reconstruction.
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- Simon Systermans
- Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, CHU, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, ZOL Genk, Genk, Belgium
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- Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, CHU, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Stomatologie et Odontologie Hospitalière, CHU, Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Stomatologie et Odontologie Hospitalière, CHU, Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France
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- Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière Charles Foix, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinique Sainte Elisabeth, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, ZOL Genk, Genk, Belgium
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Toulouse Purpan University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale et Stomatologie, Hôpital de Villeneuve Saint Georges, France
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- Research Institute of Civil Engineering and Mechanics (GeM), CNRS, Nantes, France
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- Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, CHU, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Research Institute of Civil Engineering and Mechanics (GeM), CNRS, Nantes, France
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- Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, CHU, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Research Institute of Civil Engineering and Mechanics (GeM), CNRS, Nantes, France; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Clinique Bretéché - ELSAN, Nantes, France.
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Slavin BV, Nayak VV, Boczar D, Bergamo ET, Slavin BR, Yarholar LM, Torroni A, Coelho PG, Witek L. Bone Tissue Engineering (BTE) of the Craniofacial Skeleton, Part II: Translational Potential of 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Defect Repair. J Craniofac Surg 2024; 35:261-267. [PMID: 37622526 PMCID: PMC10836599 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing and 3-dimensional (3D) printing techniques have revolutionized the approach to bone tissue engineering for the repair of craniomaxillofacial skeletal defects. Ample research has been performed to gain a fundamental understanding of the optimal 3D-printed scaffold design and composition to facilitate appropriate bone formation and healing. Benchtop and preclinical, small animal model testing of 3D-printed bioactive ceramic scaffolds augmented with pharmacological/biological agents have yielded promising results given their potential combined osteogenic and osteoinductive capacity. However, other factors must be evaluated before newly developed constructs may be considered analogous alternatives to the "gold standard" autologous graft for defect repair. More specifically, the 3D-printed bioactive ceramic scaffold's long-term safety profile, biocompatibility, and resorption kinetics must be studied. The ultimate goal is to successfully regenerate bone that is comparable in volume, density, histologic composition, and mechanical strength to that of native bone. In vivo studies of these newly developed bone tissue engineering in translational animal models continue to make strides toward addressing regulatory and clinically relevant topics. These include the use of skeletally immature animal models to address the challenges posed by craniomaxillofacial defect repair in pediatric patients. This manuscript reviews the most recent preclinical animal studies seeking to assess 3D-printed ceramic scaffolds for improved repair of critical-sized craniofacial bony defects.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, University of São Paulo, Bauru School of Dentistry, Bauru, SP, Brazil
- Biomaterials Division, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY
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- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Biomaterials Division, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY
- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY
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Slavin BV, Ehlen QT, Costello JP, Nayak VV, Bonfante EA, Benalcázar Jalkh EB, Runyan CM, Witek L, Coelho PG. 3D Printing Applications for Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction: A Sweeping Review. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:6586-6609. [PMID: 37982644 PMCID: PMC11229092 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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The field of craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgery is rich in pathological diversity and broad in the ages that it treats. Moreover, the CMF skeleton is a complex confluence of sensory organs and hard and soft tissue with load-bearing demands that can change within millimeters. Computer-aided design (CAD) and additive manufacturing (AM) create extraordinary opportunities to repair the infinite array of craniomaxillofacial defects that exist because of the aforementioned circumstances. 3D printed scaffolds have the potential to serve as a comparable if not superior alternative to the "gold standard" autologous graft. In vitro and in vivo studies continue to investigate the optimal 3D printed scaffold design and composition to foster bone regeneration that is suited to the unique biological and mechanical environment of each CMF defect. Furthermore, 3D printed fixation devices serve as a patient-specific alternative to those that are available off-the-shelf with an opportunity to reduce operative time and optimize fit. Similar benefits have been found to apply to 3D printed anatomical models and surgical guides for preoperative or intraoperative use. Creation and implementation of these devices requires extensive preclinical and clinical research, novel manufacturing capabilities, and strict regulatory oversight. Researchers, manufacturers, CMF surgeons, and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are working in tandem to further the development of such technology within their respective domains, all with a mutual goal to deliver safe, effective, cost-efficient, and patient-specific CMF care. This manuscript reviews FDA regulatory status, 3D printing techniques, biomaterials, and sterilization procedures suitable for 3D printed devices of the craniomaxillofacial skeleton. It also seeks to discuss recent clinical applications, economic feasibility, and future directions of this novel technology. By reviewing the current state of 3D printing in CMF surgery, we hope to gain a better understanding of its impact and in turn identify opportunities to further the development of patient-specific surgical care.
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- Blaire V Slavin
- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1011 NW 15th St., Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1011 NW 15th St., Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1011 NW 15th St., Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1011 NW 15th St., Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru School of Dentistry, Alameda Dr. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla, Quadra 9 - Jardim Brasil, Bauru São Paulo 17012-901, Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru School of Dentistry, Alameda Dr. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla, Quadra 9 - Jardim Brasil, Bauru São Paulo 17012-901, Brazil
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 475 Vine St, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, United States
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- Biomaterials Division, NYU Dentistry, 345 E. 24th St., New York, New York 10010, United States
- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York University, 222 E 41st St., New York, New York 10017, United States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, 6 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11201, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1011 NW 15th St., Miami, Florida 33136, United States
- DeWitt Daughtry Family Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th St., Miami, Florida 33136, United States
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Lin H, Zhang L, Zhang Q, Wang Q, Wang X, Yan G. Mechanism and application of 3D-printed degradable bioceramic scaffolds for bone repair. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:7034-7050. [PMID: 37782081 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01214j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Bioceramics have attracted considerable attention in the field of bone repair because of their excellent osteogenic properties, degradability, and biocompatibility. To resolve issues regarding limited formability, recent studies have introduced 3D printing technology for the fabrication of bioceramic bone repair scaffolds. Nevertheless, the mechanisms by which bioceramics promote bone repair and clinical applications of 3D-printed bioceramic scaffolds remain elusive. This review provides an account of the fabrication methods of 3D-printed degradable bioceramic scaffolds. In addition, the types and characteristics of degradable bioceramics used in clinical and preclinical applications are summarized. We have also highlighted the osteogenic molecular mechanisms in biomaterials with the aim of providing a basis and support for future research on the clinical applications of degradable bioceramic scaffolds. Finally, new developments and potential applications of 3D-printed degradable bioceramic scaffolds are discussed with reference to experimental and theoretical studies.
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- Hui Lin
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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Maevskaia E, Khera N, Ghayor C, Bhattacharya I, Guerrero J, Nicholls F, Waldvogel C, Bärtschi R, Fritschi L, Salamon D, Özcan M, Malgaroli P, Seiler D, de Wild M, Weber FE. Three-Dimensional Printed Hydroxyapatite Bone Substitutes Designed by a Novel Periodic Minimal Surface Algorithm Are Highly Osteoconductive. 3D PRINTING AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 2023; 10:905-916. [PMID: 37886403 PMCID: PMC10599419 DOI: 10.1089/3dp.2022.0134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Autologous bone remains the gold standard bone substitute in clinical practice. Therefore, the microarchitecture of newly developed synthetic bone substitutes, which reflects the spatial distribution of materials in the scaffold, aims to recapitulate the natural bone microarchitecture. However, the natural bone microarchitecture is optimized to obtain a mechanically stable, lightweight structure adapted to the biomechanical loading situation. In the context of synthetic bone substitutes, the application of a Triply Periodic Minimum Surface (TPMS) algorithm can yield stable lightweight microarchitectures that, despite their demanding architectural complexity, can be produced by additive manufacturing. In this study, we applied the TPMS derivative Adaptive Density Minimal Surfaces (ADMS) algorithm to produce scaffolds from hydroxyapatite (HA) using a lithography-based layer-by-layer methodology and compared them with an established highly osteoconductive lattice microarchitecture. We characterized them for compression strength, osteoconductivity, and bone regeneration. The in vivo results, based on a rabbit calvaria defect model, showed that bony ingrowth into ADMS constructs as a measure of osteoconduction depended on minimal constriction as it limited the maximum apparent pore diameter in these scaffolds to 1.53 mm. Osteoconduction decreased significantly at a diameter of 1.76 mm. The most suitable ADMS microarchitecture was as osteoconductive as a highly osteoconductive orthogonal lattice microarchitecture in noncritical- and critical-size calvarial defects. However, the compression strength and microarchitectural integrity in vivo were significantly higher for scaffolds with their microarchitecture based on the ADMS algorithm when compared with high-connectivity lattice microarchitectures. Therefore, bone substitutes with high osteoconductivity can be designed with the advantages of the ADMS-based microarchitectures. As TPMS and ADMS microarchitectures are true lightweight structures optimized for high mechanical stability with a minimal amount of material, such microarchitectures appear most suitable for bone substitutes used in clinical settings to treat bone defects in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing sites.
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- Ekaterina Maevskaia
- Oral Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Oral Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Oral Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Oral Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Oral Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Central Biological Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental Biomaterials, Clinic for Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics IM2, School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, FHNW, Muttenz, Switzerland
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- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics IM2, School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, FHNW, Muttenz, Switzerland
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- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics IM2, School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, FHNW, Muttenz, Switzerland
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- Oral Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- CABMM, Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Preliminary results of customized bone graft made by robocasting hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphates for oral surgery. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2023; 135:192-203. [PMID: 36089487 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2022.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the mechanical characteristics and the clinical usefulness of beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) and hydroxyapatite (HA) bioblocks grafted in edentulous jaws of 12 patients. METHODS The scaffolds were produced by robocasting ceramic inks containing 80%/20% β-TCP and HA, respectively, with an overall porosity of 60%, with a macropore size between 300 and 500 μm. The mechanical performance of cylindrical vs conical specimens was compared using a universal testing machine. The clinical study was performed on 12 edentulous patients who received 4 cylindrical bone bioblocks. After 10 to 16 weeks of osseointegration, the bioblocks were explanted with trephine for histologic analysis by Goldner and Von Kossa staining. RESULTS Conical shapes were significantly stronger (96.4 ± 8.7 MPa) than cylindrical shapes (87.8 ± 12.2 MPa). The overall degree of porosity ranged from 53.4% to 58.1% in the coronal region to 62.5% to 66.9% at the apex. After the maturation period, 41 valid bioblocks (85.4%) were obtained for histologic study. Bone showing some cellularity was found in 68.4% of the samples, indicating biologically active bone, and adequate calcification was found in 31.7% of the samples. In terms of biomaterial degradation, 73.2% of the samples were completely resorbed or showed significant resorption. CONCLUSIONS The 80%/20% β-TCP and HA grafts customized by robocasting appear adequate for regenerating self-contained defects.
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Charbe NB, Tambuwala M, Palakurthi SS, Warokar A, Hromić‐Jahjefendić A, Bakshi H, Zacconi F, Mishra V, Khadse S, Aljabali AA, El‐Tanani M, Serrano‐Aroca Ã, Palakurthi S. Biomedical applications of three-dimensional bioprinted craniofacial tissue engineering. Bioeng Transl Med 2023; 8:e10333. [PMID: 36684092 PMCID: PMC9842068 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Anatomical complications of the craniofacial regions often present considerable challenges to the surgical repair or replacement of the damaged tissues. Surgical repair has its own set of limitations, including scarcity of the donor tissues, immune rejection, use of immune suppressors followed by the surgery, and restriction in restoring the natural aesthetic appeal. Rapid advancement in the field of biomaterials, cell biology, and engineering has helped scientists to create cellularized skeletal muscle-like structures. However, the existing method still has limitations in building large, highly vascular tissue with clinical application. With the advance in the three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technique, scientists and clinicians now can produce the functional implants of skeletal muscles and bones that are more patient-specific with the perfect match to the architecture of their craniofacial defects. Craniofacial tissue regeneration using 3D bioprinting can manage and eliminate the restrictions of the surgical transplant from the donor site. The concept of creating the new functional tissue, exactly mimicking the anatomical and physiological function of the damaged tissue, looks highly attractive. This is crucial to reduce the donor site morbidity and retain the esthetics. 3D bioprinting can integrate all three essential components of tissue engineering, that is, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and regeneration of the lost craniofacial tissues. Such integration essentially helps to develop the patient-specific treatment plans and damage site-driven creation of the functional implants for the craniofacial defects. This article is the bird's eye view on the latest development and application of 3D bioprinting in the regeneration of the skeletal muscle tissues and their application in restoring the functional abilities of the damaged craniofacial tissue. We also discussed current challenges in craniofacial bone vascularization and gave our view on the future direction, including establishing the interactions between tissue-engineered skeletal muscle and the peripheral nervous system.
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- Nitin Bharat Charbe
- Irma Lerma Rangel College of PharmacyTexas A&M Health Science CenterKingsvilleTexasUSA
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical ScienceUlster UniversityColeraineUK
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- Department of PharmacyDadasaheb Balpande College of PharmacyNagpurIndia
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- Department of Genetics and Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural SciencesInternational University of SarajevoSarajevoBosnia and Herzegovina
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical ScienceUlster UniversityColeraineUK
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- Departamento de Quimica Orgánica, Facultad de Química y de FarmaciaPontificia Universidad Católica de ChileSantiagoChile
- Institute for Biological and Medical Engineering, Schools of Engineering, Medicine and Biological SciencesPontificia Universidad Católica de ChileSantiagoChile
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- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesLovely Professional UniversityPhagwaraIndia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical ChemistryR.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and ResearchDhuleIndia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesYarmouk UniversityIrbidJordan
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- Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Centre, Faculty of PharmacyAl‐Ahliyya Amman UniversityAmmanJordan
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- Biomaterials and Bioengineering Lab Translational Research Centre San Alberto MagnoCatholic University of Valencia San Vicente MártirValenciaSpain
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- Irma Lerma Rangel College of PharmacyTexas A&M Health Science CenterKingsvilleTexasUSA
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From Reparative Surgery to Regenerative Surgery: State of the Art of Porous Hydroxyapatite in Cranioplasty. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23105434. [PMID: 35628245 PMCID: PMC9140937 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23105434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Decompressive craniectomy is one of the most common neurosurgical procedures, usually performed after neuropathological disorders, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), but also vascular accidents (strokes), erosive tumours, infections and other congenital abnormalities. This procedure is usually followed by the reconstruction of the cranial vault, which is also known as cranioplasty (CP). The gold-standard material for the reconstruction process is the autologous bone of the patient. However, this is not always a feasible option for all patients. Several heterologous materials have been created in the last decades to overcome such limitation. One of the most prominent materials that started to be used in CP is porous hydroxyapatite. PHA is a bioceramic material from the calcium phosphate family. It is already widely used in other medical specialties and only recently in neurosurgery. In this narrative review of the literature, we summarize the evidence on the use of PHA for cranial reconstruction, highlighting the clinical properties and limitations. We also explain how this material contributed to changing the concept of cranial reconstruction from reparative to regenerative surgery.
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Kroczek K, Turek P, Mazur D, Szczygielski J, Filip D, Brodowski R, Balawender K, Przeszłowski Ł, Lewandowski B, Orkisz S, Mazur A, Budzik G, Cebulski J, Oleksy M. Characterisation of Selected Materials in Medical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:1526. [PMID: 35458276 PMCID: PMC9027145 DOI: 10.3390/polym14081526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field of science that has developed very intensively in recent years. The first part of this review describes materials with medical and dental applications from the following groups: metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Both positive and negative sides of their application are presented from the point of view of medical application and mechanical properties. A variety of techniques for the manufacture of biomedical components are presented in this review. The main focus of this work is on additive manufacturing and 3D printing, as these modern techniques have been evaluated to be the best methods for the manufacture of medical and dental devices. The second part presents devices for skull bone reconstruction. The materials from which they are made and the possibilities offered by 3D printing in this field are also described. The last part concerns dental transitional implants (scaffolds) for guided bone regeneration, focusing on polylactide-hydroxyapatite nanocomposite due to its unique properties. This section summarises the current knowledge of scaffolds, focusing on the material, mechanical and biological requirements, the effects of these devices on the human body, and their great potential for applications.
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- Kacper Kroczek
- Doctoral School of Engineering and Technical Sciences, Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (Ł.P.); (G.B.)
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- Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (J.S.); (K.B.); (B.L.); (S.O.); (A.M.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Science, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Fryderyk Chopin Clinical Voivodeship Hospital No.1 in Rzeszow, 35-055 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (J.S.); (K.B.); (B.L.); (S.O.); (A.M.)
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (Ł.P.); (G.B.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (J.S.); (K.B.); (B.L.); (S.O.); (A.M.)
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Fryderyk Chopin Clinical Voivodeship Hospital No.1 in Rzeszow, 35-055 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (J.S.); (K.B.); (B.L.); (S.O.); (A.M.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (J.S.); (K.B.); (B.L.); (S.O.); (A.M.)
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland; (Ł.P.); (G.B.)
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- Institute of Physics, University of Rzeszow, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland;
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland;
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Implementation of 3D Printing and Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in Craniofacial Reconstruction. J Craniofac Surg 2022; 33:1714-1719. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The Antibiotic Immersion of Custom-Made Porous Hydroxyapatite Cranioplasty. J Craniofac Surg 2022; 33:1464-1468. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000008363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Remy MT, Akkouch A, He L, Eliason S, Sweat ME, Krongbaramee T, Fei F, Qian F, Amendt BA, Song X, Hong L. Rat Calvarial Bone Regeneration by 3D-Printed β-Tricalcium Phosphate Incorporating MicroRNA-200c. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:4521-4534. [PMID: 34437807 PMCID: PMC8441974 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Advanced fabrication
methods for bone grafts designed to match
defect sites that combine biodegradable, osteoconductive materials
with potent, osteoinductive biologics would significantly impact the
clinical treatment of large bone defects. In this study, we engineered
synthetic bone grafts using a hybrid approach that combined three-dimensional
(3D-)printed biodegradable, osteoconductive β-tricalcium phosphate
(β-TCP) with osteoinductive microRNA(miR)-200c. 3D-printed β-TCP
scaffolds were fabricated utilizing a suspension-enclosing projection-stereolithography
(SEPS) process to produce constructs with reproducible microarchitectures
that enhanced the osteoconductive properties of β-TCP. Collagen
coating on 3D-printed β-TCP scaffolds slowed the release of
plasmid DNA encoding miR-200c compared to noncoated
constructs. 3D-printed β-TCP scaffolds coated with miR-200c-incorporated collagen increased the transfection efficiency of miR-200c of both rat and human BMSCs and additionally increased
osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs in vitro. Furthermore, miR-200c-incorporated scaffolds significantly enhanced bone
regeneration in critical-sized rat calvarial defects. These results
strongly indicate that bone grafts combining SEPS 3D-printed osteoconductive
biomaterial-based scaffolds with osteoinductive miR-200c can be used
as superior bone substitutes for the clinical treatment of large bone
defects.
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- Matthew T Remy
- Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States.,Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States.,Center for Craniofacial Anomalies Research, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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- Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States.,Center for Craniofacial Anomalies Research, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, United States
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Hatamleh MM. Preparation and In Vitro Analysis of Craniofacial Titanium Implants Surfaces Produced by Additive 3D Printing and Conventional Manufacturing. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2021; 14:224-230. [PMID: 34471478 DOI: 10.1177/1943387520970792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Study Design Surface finish of titanium patient-specific craniofacial implants is known to affect their acceptability and durability and relevant literature still inconclusive on the best surface finishing protocol. Objectives This study investigated surface topography of three-dimensionally (3D) printed and conventionally manufactured craniofacial titanium implants following non-contact 3D laser profile-meter analysis. Methods Seven groups of titanium specimens (n = 10) were prepared and their surfaces were treated differently and included sole or combined treatment of mechanical polishing, gritting with 50 micron AL2O3, cold acid treatment using nitric acid for 20 hours (70% w/w), etching using acidic solution (69% nitric and 48% hydrofluoric acids) for 10 minutes and then electro-chemically anodized in another acidic solution (85% orthophosphoric and 98%sulphuric acid). Eighth group included specimens that were 3D printed. 3D micro-roughness parameters Sa, Sp, Sv, and Sz were determined (μm) for each specimen. Data was analyzed using one way ANOVA and Dunett T3 post-hoc tests (p < 0.05). Results There were statistically significant effects of surface finishing protocols (p < 0.05). Sa values were 2.72-13.75 and specimens which were electroplated or mechanically polished and acid treated were the smoothest (p < 0.05). Sp was in the range 9.07-43.56 as sandblasting significantly roughened surfaces (p < 0.05). The same inferior effect was evident for the Sv (p < 0.05). The Sz values were 19.46-107.05 and was the highest for sandblasted surfaces (p < 0.05) and the lowest for surfaces of electro-chemical treatment (p < 0.05). Conclusion Titanium surfaces are affected by the finishing procedure and electro-chemical treatment or mechanical polishing combined with acid treatment produced clinically-favorable smooth surfaces.
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- Muhanad M Hatamleh
- Luminus Technical University College, Amman, Jordan.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Institute, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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Lewin S, Kihlström Burenstam Linder L, Birgersson U, Gallinetti S, Åberg J, Engqvist H, Persson C, Öhman-Mägi C. Monetite-based composite cranial implants demonstrate long-term clinical volumetric balance by concomitant bone formation and degradation. Acta Biomater 2021; 128:502-513. [PMID: 33857696 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
The use of calcium phosphates (CaPs) as synthetic bone substitutes should ideally result in a volumetric balance with concomitant bone formation and degradation. Clinical data on such properties is nevertheless lacking, especially for monetite-based CaPs. However, a monetite-based composite implant has recently shown promising cranial reconstructions, with both CaP degradation and bone formation. In this study, the volumetric change at the implant site was quantified longitudinally by clinical computed tomography (CT). The retrospective CT datasets had been acquired postoperatively (n = 10), in 1-year (n = 9) and 3-year (n = 5) follow-ups. In the 1-year follow-up, the total volumetric change at the implant site was -8 ± 8%. A volumetric increase (bone formation) was found in the implant-bone interface, and a volumetric decrease was observed in the central region (CaP degradation). In the subjects with 2- or 3-year follow-ups, the rate of volumetric decrease slowed down or plateaued. The reported degradation rate is lower than previous clinical studies on monetite, likely due to the presence of pyrophosphate in the monetite-based CaP-formulation. A 31-months retrieval specimen analysis demonstrated that parts of the CaP had been remodeled into bone. The CaP phase composition remained stable, with 6% transformation into hydroxyapatite. In conclusion, this study demonstrates successful bone-bonding between the CaP-material and the recipient bone, as well as a long-term volumetric balance in cranial defects repaired with the monetite-based composite implant, which motivates further clinical use. The developed methods could be used in future studies for correlating spatiotemporal information regarding bone regeneration and CaP degradation to e.g. patient demographics. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: In bone defect reconstructions, the use of calcium phosphate (CaP) bioceramics ideally results in a volumetric balance between bone formation and CaP degradation. Clinical data on the volumetric balance is nevertheless lacking, especially for monetite-based CaPs. Here, this concept is investigated for a composite cranial implant. The implant volumes were quantified from clinical CT-data: postoperatively, one year and three years postoperatively. In total, -8 ± 8% (n = 9) volumetric change was observed after one year. But the change plateaued, with only 2% additional decrease at the 3-year follow-up (n = 5), indicating a lower CaP degradation rate. Osseointegration was seen at the bone-implant interface, with a 9 ± 7% volumetric change after one year. This study presented the first quantitative spatiotemporal CT analysis of monetite-based CaPs.
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- Susanne Lewin
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences, Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Imaging and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden; OssDsign, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; OssDsign, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; OssDsign, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Decision-Making in Adult Cranial Vault Reconstruction. Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 148:109e-121e. [PMID: 34181619 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Define and classify different types of cranial defects 2. Compare both autologous and alloplastic options for reconstruction 3. Develop an optimal approach for cranial vault reconstruction in various clinical scenarios. SUMMARY Defects of the cranium result from various causes, including traumatic loss, neurosurgical intervention, skull tumors, and infection. Cranial vault reconstruction aims to restore both the structural integrity and surface morphology of the skull. To ensure a successful outcome, the choice of appropriate cranioplasty reconstruction will vary primarily based on the cause, location, and size of the defect. Other relevant factors that must be considered include adequacy of soft-tissue coverage, presence of infection, and previous or planned radiation therapy. This article presents an algorithm for the reconstruction of various cranial defects using both autologous and alloplastic techniques, with a comparison of their advantages and disadvantages.
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Montero J, Becerro A, Pardal-Peláez B, Quispe-López N, Blanco JF, Gómez-Polo C. Main 3D Manufacturing Techniques for Customized Bone Substitutes. A Systematic Review. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14102524. [PMID: 34066290 PMCID: PMC8152095 DOI: 10.3390/ma14102524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Clinicians should be aware of the main methods and materials to face the challenge of bone shortage by manufacturing customized grafts, in order to repair defects. This study aims to carry out a bibliographic review of the existing methods to manufacture customized bone scaffolds through 3D technology and to identify their current situation based on the published papers. A literature search was carried out using "3D scaffold", "bone regeneration", "robocasting" and "3D printing" as descriptors. This search strategy was performed on PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus and Cochrane Library, but also by hand search in relevant journals and throughout the selected papers. All the papers focusing on techniques for manufacturing customized bone scaffolds were reviewed. The 62 articles identified described 14 techniques (4 subtraction + 10 addition techniques). Scaffold fabrication techniques can be also be classified according to the time at which they are developed, into Conventional techniques and Solid Freeform Fabrication techniques. The conventional techniques are unable to control the architecture of the pore and the pore interconnection. However, current Solid Freeform Fabrication techniques allow individualizing and generating complex geometries of porosity. To conclude, currently SLA (Stereolithography), Robocasting and FDM (Fused deposition modeling) are promising options in customized bone regeneration.
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Tan B, Tang Q, Zhong Y, Wei Y, He L, Wu Y, Wu J, Liao J. Biomaterial-based strategies for maxillofacial tumour therapy and bone defect regeneration. Int J Oral Sci 2021; 13:9. [PMID: 33727527 PMCID: PMC7966790 DOI: 10.1038/s41368-021-00113-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Revised: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Issues caused by maxillofacial tumours involve not only dealing with tumours but also repairing jaw bone defects. In traditional tumour therapy, the systemic toxicity of chemotherapeutic drugs, invasive surgical resection, intractable tumour recurrence, and metastasis are major threats to the patients' lives in the clinic. Fortunately, biomaterial-based intervention can improve the efficiency of tumour treatment and decrease the possibility of recurrence and metastasis, suggesting new promising antitumour therapies. In addition, maxillofacial bone tissue defects caused by tumours and their treatment can negatively affect the physiological and psychological health of patients, and investment in treatment can result in a multitude of burdens to society. Biomaterials are promising options because they have good biocompatibility and bioactive properties for stimulation of bone regeneration. More interestingly, an integrated material regimen that combines tumour therapy with bone repair is a promising treatment option. Herein, we summarized traditional and biomaterial-mediated maxillofacial tumour treatments and analysed biomaterials for bone defect repair. Furthermore, we proposed a promising and superior design of dual-functional biomaterials for simultaneous tumour therapy and bone regeneration to provide a new strategy for managing maxillofacial tumours and improve the quality of life of patients in the future.
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- Bowen Tan
- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- grid.13291.380000 0001 0807 1581State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Charbonnier B, Hadida M, Marchat D. Additive manufacturing pertaining to bone: Hopes, reality and future challenges for clinical applications. Acta Biomater 2021; 121:1-28. [PMID: 33271354 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.11.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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For the past 20 years, the democratization of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies has made many of us dream of: low cost, waste-free, and on-demand production of functional parts; fully customized tools; designs limited by imagination only, etc. As every patient is unique, the potential of AM for the medical field is thought to be considerable: AM would allow the division of dedicated patient-specific healthcare solutions entirely adapted to the patients' clinical needs. Pertinently, this review offers an extensive overview of bone-related clinical applications of AM and ongoing research trends, from 3D anatomical models for patient and student education to ephemeral structures supporting and promoting bone regeneration. Today, AM has undoubtably improved patient care and should facilitate many more improvements in the near future. However, despite extensive research, AM-based strategies for bone regeneration remain the only bone-related field without compelling clinical proof of concept to date. This may be due to a lack of understanding of the biological mechanisms guiding and promoting bone formation and due to the traditional top-down strategies devised to solve clinical issues. Indeed, the integrated holistic approach recommended for the design of regenerative systems (i.e., fixation systems and scaffolds) has remained at the conceptual state. Challenged by these issues, a slower but incremental research dynamic has occurred for the last few years, and recent progress suggests notable improvement in the years to come, with in view the development of safe, robust and standardized patient-specific clinical solutions for the regeneration of large bone defects.
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Garot C, Bettega G, Picart C. Additive Manufacturing of Material Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration: Toward Application in the Clinics. ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS 2021; 31:2006967. [PMID: 33531885 PMCID: PMC7116655 DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202006967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Additive manufacturing (AM) allows the fabrication of customized bone scaffolds in terms of shape, pore size, material type and mechanical properties. Combined with the possibility to obtain a precise 3D image of the bone defects using computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, it is now possible to manufacture implants for patient-specific bone regeneration. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art of the different materials and AM techniques used for the fabrication of 3D-printed scaffolds in the field of bone tissue engineering. Their advantages and drawbacks are highlighted. For materials, specific criteria, were extracted from a literature study: biomimetism to native bone, mechanical properties, biodegradability, ability to be imaged (implantation and follow-up period), histological performances and sterilization process. AM techniques can be classified in three major categories: extrusion-based, powder-based and liquid-base. Their price, ease of use and space requirement are analyzed. Different combinations of materials/AM techniques appear to be the most relevant depending on the targeted clinical applications (implantation site, presence of mechanical constraints, temporary or permanent implant). Finally, some barriers impeding the translation to human clinics are identified, notably the sterilization process.
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- Charlotte Garot
- CEA, Université de Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, ERL 5000, IRIG Institute, 17 rue des Martyrs, F-38054, Grenoble, France
- CNRS and Grenoble Institute of Engineering, UMR 5628, LMGP, 3 parvis Louis Néel F-38016 Grenoble, France
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- Service de chirurgie maxillo-faciale, Centre Hospitalier Annecy-Genevois, 1 avenue de l’hôpital, F-74370 Epagny Metz-Tessy, France
- INSERM U1209, Institut Albert Bonniot, F-38000 Grenoble, France
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- CEA, Université de Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, ERL 5000, IRIG Institute, 17 rue des Martyrs, F-38054, Grenoble, France
- CNRS and Grenoble Institute of Engineering, UMR 5628, LMGP, 3 parvis Louis Néel F-38016 Grenoble, France
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Kirby B, Kenkel JM, Zhang AY, Amirlak B, Suszynski TM. Three-dimensional (3D) synthetic printing for the manufacture of non-biodegradable models, tools and implants used in surgery: a review of current methods. J Med Eng Technol 2020; 45:14-21. [PMID: 33215944 DOI: 10.1080/03091902.2020.1838643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The advent of three-dimensional (3D) printing in the 1980s ushered in a new era of manufacturing. Original 3D printers were large, expensive and difficult to operate, but recent advances in 3D printer technologies have drastically increased the accessibility of these machines such that individual surgical departments can now afford their own 3D printers. As adoption of 3D printing technology has increased within the medical industry so too has the number of 3D printable materials. Selection of the appropriate printer and material for a given application can be a daunting task for any clinician. This review seeks to describe the benefits and drawbacks of different 3D printing technologies and the materials used therein. Commercially available printers using fused deposition modelling or fused filament fabrication technology and relatively inexpensive thermoplastic materials have enabled rapid manufacture of anatomic models and intraoperative tools as well as implant prototyping. Titanium alloys remain the gold-standard material for various implants used in the fixation of craniofacial or extremity fractures, but polymers and ceramics are showing increasing promise for these types of applications. An understanding of these materials and their compatibility with various 3D printers is essential for application of this technology in a healthcare setting.
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- Benjamin Kirby
- Department of Surgery, University of Missouri Health Care, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Peng W, Peng Z, Tang P, Sun H, Lei H, Li Z, Hui D, Du C, Zhou C, Wang Y. Review of Plastic Surgery Biomaterials and Current Progress in Their 3D Manufacturing Technology. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13184108. [PMID: 32947925 PMCID: PMC7560273 DOI: 10.3390/ma13184108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Plastic surgery is a broad field, including maxillofacial surgery, skin flaps and grafts, liposuction and body contouring, breast surgery, and facial cosmetic procedures. Due to the requirements of plastic surgery for the biological safety of materials, biomaterials are widely used because of its superior biocompatibility and biodegradability. Currently, there are many kinds of biomaterials clinically used in plastic surgery and their applications are diverse. Moreover, with the rise of three-dimensional printing technology in recent years, the macroscopically more precise and personalized bio-scaffolding materials with microporous structure have made good progress, which is thought to bring new development to biomaterials. Therefore, in this paper, we reviewed the plastic surgery biomaterials and current progress in their 3D manufacturing technology.
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- Wei Peng
- Department of Palliative Care, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
- Occupational Health Emergency Key Laboratory of West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (P.T.); (Z.L.)
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China; (H.S.); (H.L.); (C.Z.)
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China; (H.S.); (H.L.); (C.Z.)
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, West China School of Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (P.T.); (Z.L.)
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- Innovatus Oral Cosmetic & Surgical Institute, Norman, OK 73069, USA; (D.H.); (C.D.)
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- Innovatus Oral Cosmetic & Surgical Institute, Norman, OK 73069, USA; (D.H.); (C.D.)
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China; (H.S.); (H.L.); (C.Z.)
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- Department of Palliative Care, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
- Occupational Health Emergency Key Laboratory of West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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De Cuyper B, Pottel L, Würsching T, Abeloos J, De Ceulaer J, Neyt N, Lamoral P, Swennen G. Presentation and short-term evaluation of an all-in-one patient-specific implant for cranial reconstruction: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 49:1551-1558. [PMID: 32507404 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Cranial reconstruction after bone graft harvesting remains a challenge. A patient-specific implant (PSI) to guide harvesting and reconstruction was evaluated and compared with the use of a free-hand procedure with calcium phosphate cement (C). Patients were randomized to either the PSI or C group. The outcome was measured clinically and radiographically as the primary endpoint. Secondary endpoints were ease of application, patient and surgeon satisfaction, and the complication rate. Twenty patients were randomized to the PSI (n=10) and C (n=10) groups. Two PSI patients were switched to the cement group due to a poor fit of the PSI. There was a non-significant trend towards more successful outcomes in the PSI group. Two PSI patients presented palpable screws, and one cement patient had a palpable dimple. Cone beam computed tomography showed a significantly lower median volume discrepancy in the PSI group (P<0.0001). The total surgical manipulation time was significantly higher in the PSI group. At 10 days postoperative, three PSI and two C patients presented with minor postoperative complications. There was no significant difference in patient or surgeon satisfaction. PSIs are a reliable alternative to cement. This PSI is novel as it also serves as a guide for harvesting the bone blocks required for reconstructive purposes.
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- B De Cuyper
- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Bruges, Belgium.
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Bruges, Belgium
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Bruges, Belgium
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Bruges, Belgium
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Bruges, Belgium
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Bruges, Belgium
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Bruges, Belgium
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- Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery, AZ Sint-Jan Brugge-Oostende, Bruges, Belgium
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Establishment and Characteristic Analysis of a Dog Model for Autologous Homologous Cranioplasty. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:5324719. [PMID: 32596324 PMCID: PMC7273410 DOI: 10.1155/2020/5324719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Objective The aim of this study is to establish a large animal (dog) model that can be referred clinically for autologous homologous cranioplasty. Methods Our large skull defect dog model was established by emulating the decompressive craniectomy with 22 adult beagle dogs. The autologous bones were taken out from the dogs and divided into two groups, the freeze-drying (FD) group and the single freezing (SF) group. They were then stored in the bone bank at -20°C after being irradiated with 25 KGy. Three months later, the bones were reimplanted. After operation, we closely watch the experimental objects for four more months examining the infection and survival of the bone graft. Results Through macroscopic observation, it was found that, among 44 cranial flaps (bilateral) from the rest of the 22 dogs, grade A cranial flaps accounted for 86.4% (19/22) in the SF group and only 31.8% (7/22) in the FD group. Although osteogenic osteoclast, Harvard tube, neovascularization, and angiogenic factors were found through the pathological results, including an electron microscope and calmodulin tracer, it could be verified by using X-CT and micro-CT that early bone resorption could be still found even in grade A bone flap. Conclusion By using the common clinical method to preserve the cranial flaps, we established an experimental dog model of autologous cranioplasty for a large area of cranial defect. It was proved that this model could reproduce the infections and bone resorption which typically happened in clinical autologous homologous cranioplasty. As a conclusion, the established model can be used as an effective experimental tool for further research to improve the success rate of autologous homologous cranioplasty.
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Bruno Z, Angelo N, Riccardo S, Nicola Z, Stefano P, Camillo PP, Federico N, Carlotta M. Custom-made Hydroxyapatite Cranioplasty: Radiological and Histological Evidence of Bone-Biomaterial Osteointegration in Five Patients. Asian J Neurosurg 2020; 15:198-203. [PMID: 32181203 PMCID: PMC7057859 DOI: 10.4103/ajns.ajns_208_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Custom-made cranial implants facilitate the surgical reconstruction of destructive pathologies of the skull or extensive demolitive skull surgery. Customized cranioplasty allows for an immediate restoration of the functional integrity of the cranial defect (restitutio ad integrum), with excellent functional and esthetic outcome and a quick, safe, and simple procedure. In this context, bioceramics like hydroxyapatite (HA) claim high biocompatibility and bone-binding capability. The osteoconductive properties of the HA have been reported in animal models and humans. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate with radiological and histological examination and how HA prosthesis may integrate after their implantation showing data related to five patients that needed primary HA cranial reconstruction with secondary removal after few years. The histological examination showed neo-formed lamellar/trabecular bone tissue fragments accompanied by the amorphous reticular tissue (HA prosthesis) revealing diffuse ossification sites in all included cases.
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- Zanotti Bruno
- Department of Neuroscience, "C. Poma" Hospital, Mantova, Italy
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- Department of Medical Science, Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medical Science, Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of Udine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurocenter, IRCCS Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano, MI, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Wei Y, Zhao D, Cao Q, Wang J, Wu Y, Yuan B, Li X, Chen X, Zhou Y, Yang X, Zhu X, Tu C, Zhang X. Stereolithography-Based Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Osteoinductive Calcium Phosphate Ceramics by a Digital Light-Processing System. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:1787-1797. [PMID: 33455401 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b01663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Yihang Wei
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Shahabipour F, Ashammakhi N, Oskuee RK, Bonakdar S, Hoffman T, Shokrgozar MA, Khademhosseini A. Key components of engineering vascularized 3-dimensional bioprinted bone constructs. Transl Res 2020; 216:57-76. [PMID: 31526771 DOI: 10.1016/j.trsl.2019.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Vascularization has a pivotal role in engineering successful tissue constructs. However, it remains a major hurdle of bone tissue engineering, especially in clinical applications for the treatment of large bone defects. Development of vascularized and clinically-relevant engineered bone substitutes with sufficient blood supply capable of maintaining implant viability and supporting subsequent host tissue integration remains a major challenge. Since only cells that are 100-200 µm from blood vessels can receive oxygen through diffusion, engineered constructs that are thicker than 400 µm face a challenging oxygenation problem. Following implantation in vivo, spontaneous ingrowth of capillaries in thick engineered constructs is too slow. Thus, it is critical to provide optimal conditions to support vascularization in engineered bone constructs. To achieve this, an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms of angiogenesis and bone development is required. In addition, it is also important to mimic the physiological milieu of native bone to fabricate more successful vascularized bone constructs. Numerous applications of engineered vascularization with cell-and/or microfabrication-based approaches seek to meet these aims. Three-dimensional (3D) printing promises to create patient-specific bone constructs in the future. In this review, we discuss the major components of fabricating vascularized 3D bioprinted bone constructs, analyze their related challenges, and highlight promising future trends.
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- Fahimeh Shahabipour
- National cell bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Center for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics (C-MIT), University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Center for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics (C-MIT), University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- National cell bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Center for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics (C-MIT), University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Center for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics (C-MIT), University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
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Zafar MJ, Zhu D, Zhang Z. 3D Printing of Bioceramics for Bone Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E3361. [PMID: 31618857 PMCID: PMC6829398 DOI: 10.3390/ma12203361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Bioceramics have frequent use in functional restoration of hard tissues to improve human well-being. Additive manufacturing (AM) also known as 3D printing is an innovative material processing technique extensively applied to produce bioceramic parts or scaffolds in a layered perspicacious manner. Moreover, the applications of additive manufacturing in bioceramics have the capability to reliably fabricate the commercialized scaffolds tailored for practical clinical applications, and the potential to survive in the new era of effective hard tissue fabrication. The similarity of the materials with human bone histomorphometry makes them conducive to use in hard tissue engineering scheme. The key objective of this manuscript is to explore the applications of bioceramics-based AM in bone tissue engineering. Furthermore, the article comprehensively and categorically summarizes some novel bioceramics based AM techniques for the restoration of bones. At prior stages of this article, different ceramics processing AM techniques have been categorized, subsequently, processing of frequently used materials for bone implants and complexities associated with these materials have been elaborated. At the end, some novel applications of bioceramics in orthopedic implants and some future directions are also highlighted to explore it further. This review article will help the new researchers to understand the basic mechanism and current challenges in neophyte techniques and the applications of bioceramics in the orthopedic prosthesis.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China.
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Morselli C, Zaed I, Tropeano MP, Cataletti G, Iaccarino C, Rossini Z, Servadei F. Comparison between the different types of heterologous materials used in cranioplasty: a systematic review of the literature. J Neurosurg Sci 2019; 63:723-736. [PMID: 31599560 DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.19.04779-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The choice of heterologous materials for cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy is still difficult. The aim of this study is to examine the association between material of choice and related complications to suggest the best treatment option. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A systematic review was performed for articles reporting cranioplasty comparing the following heterologous implants: titanium, poli-methyl-methacrylate (PMMA), polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and hydroxyapatite (HA). Extracted data included implant materials and incidence of the most frequent complications. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS The final selection resulted in 106 papers but according to our rules only 27 studies were included in the final analysis. Among a total of 1688 custom-made prosthesis implanted, 649 were titanium (38.49%), 298 PMMA (17.56%), 233 PEEK (13.82%), and 508 were HA (30.13%). A total of 348 complications were recorded out of 1688 reported patients (20.64%). In the titanium group, 139 complications were recorded (21.42%); in the PMMA group 57 (19.26%), in the PEEK group 49 (21.03%) and in the HA group 103 (20.3%). If we examine a summary of the reported complications clearly related to cranioplasty (postoperative infections, fractures and prosthesis displacement) versus type of material in multicentric and prospective studies we can see how HA group patients have less reported infections and cranioplasty explantation after infections than PMMA, PEEK and titanium. On the contrary HA patients seem to have a higher number of prosthesis displacement again if compared with the other materials. Since these data are not derived from a statistically correct analysis they should be used only to help to differentiate the properties of the various heterologous cranioplasties. CONCLUSIONS The ideal material for all heterologous cranioplasty has not yet been identified. The choice of material should be based on the clinical data of patients, such as the craniectomy size, presence of seizures, possibility of recovery, good long-term outcome associated with a cost analysis.
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- Carlotta Morselli
- Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy.,Department of Neuroscience, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas University and Research Hospital, Milan, Italy -
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas University and Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Humanitas University and Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
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Cristovão AF, Sousa D, Silvestre F, Ropio I, Gaspar A, Henriques C, Velhinho A, Baptista AC, Faustino M, Ferreira I. Customized tracheal design using 3D printing of a polymer hydrogel: influence of UV laser cross-linking on mechanical properties. 3D Print Med 2019; 5:12. [PMID: 31376049 PMCID: PMC6743139 DOI: 10.1186/s41205-019-0049-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of 3D printing of hydrogels as a cell support in bio-printing of cartilage, organs and tissue has attracted much research interest. For cartilage applications, hydrogels as soft materials must show some degree of rigidity, which can be achieved by photo- or chemical polymerization. In this work, we combined chemical and UV laser polymeric cross-linkage to control the mechanical properties of 3D printed hydrogel blends. Since there are few studies on UV laser cross-linking combined with 3D printing of hydrogels, the work here reported offered many challenges. METHODS Polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA), sodium alginate (SA) and calcium sulphate (CaSO4) polymer paste containing riboflavin (vitamin B2) and triethanolamine (TEOHA) as a biocompatible photoinitiator was printed in an extrusion 3D plotter using a coupled UV laser. The influence of the laser power on the mechanical properties of the printed samples was then examined in unconfined compression stress-strain tests of 1 × 1 × 1 cm3 sized samples. To evaluate the adhesion of the material between printed layers, compression measurements were performed along the parallel and perpendicular directions to the printing lines. RESULTS At a laser density of 70 mW/cm2, Young's modulus was approximately 6 MPa up to a maximum compression of 20% in the elastic regime for both the parallel and perpendicular measurements. These values were within the range of biological cartilage values. Cytotoxicity tests performed with Vero cells confirmed the cytocompatibility. CONCLUSIONS We printed a partial tracheal model using optimized printing conditions and proved that the materials and methods developed may be useful for printing of organ models to support surgery or even to produce customized tracheal implants, after further optimization.
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, Lisbon, Portugal
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, Lisbon, Portugal
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, Lisbon, Portugal
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, Lisbon, Portugal.,i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, Lisbon, Portugal
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- i3N/CENIMAT, Department of Materials Science, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Applications of 3D printing on craniofacial bone repair: A systematic review. J Dent 2019; 80:1-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2018] [Revised: 09/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Robinson SS, Aubin CA, Wallin TJ, Gharaie S, Xu PA, Wang K, Dunham SN, Mosadegh B, Shepherd RF. Stereolithography for Personalized Left Atrial Appendage Occluders. ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES 2018; 3:1800233. [PMID: 31803824 PMCID: PMC6892588 DOI: 10.1002/admt.201800233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Advancements in 3D additive manufacturing have spurred the development of effective patient-specific medical devices. Prior applications are limited to hard materials, however, with few implementations of soft devices that better match the properties of natural tissue. This paper introduces a rapid, low cost, and scalable process for fabricating soft, personalized medical implants via stereolithography of elastomeric polyurethane resin. The effectiveness of this approach is demonstrated by designing and manufacturing patient-specific endocardial implants. These devices occlude the left atrial appendage, a complex structure within the heart prone to blood clot formation in patients with atrial fibrillation. Existing occluders permit residual blood flow and can damage neighboring tissues. Here, the robust mechanical properties of the hollow, printed geometries are characterized and stable device anchoring through in vitro benchtop testing is confirmed. The soft, patient-specific devices outperform non-patient-specific devices in embolism and occlusion experiments, as well as in computational fluid dynamics simulations.
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- Sanlin S Robinson
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian, Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian, Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian, Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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Hydroxyapatite cranioplasty: a retrospective evaluation of osteointegration in 17 cases. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2018; 160:2117-2124. [PMID: 30276548 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-018-3694-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cranial reconstruction with autologous bone is still the gold standard although several biomaterials are available to re-establish the integrity of the cranial vault. Due to their biological and morphological characteristics, hydroxyapatite implants show promising results in small clinical cohort studies, especially within the paediatric population. Its biocompatibility and osteoconductivity should allow the formation of osseous bridging at the skull-prosthesis interface. OBJECTIVE To examine the possible occurrence of osteointegration and to quantify it. METHODS A retrospective study of patients with a hydroxyapatite implant from 2010 to 2014 at our neurosurgical department was conducted. Demographic, surgical and radiological data were studied. A senior neuroradiologist, a staff member neurosurgeon and a resident neurosurgeon independently performed the radiological evaluation. A new software analysis technique was developed to objectively quantify the degree of osteointegration. RESULTS Seventeen implants were evaluated with an average patient age of 39 years and a mean follow-up of 155 weeks. Through radiologic evaluation, osseous bridging was deemed higher than 50% in six prostheses and higher than 75% in three. In five patients, no osteointegration could be seen. The remaining patients exhibited sparse signs of osteointegration, estimated between 10 and 50%. Software analysis showed an average osteointegration ratio of 37.4% with a 400-HU filter and 27.3% with a 700-HU filter. CONCLUSION In this small retrospective study of cranial hydroxyapatite implants, osteointegration did occur and to a degree of more than 50% in 1/3 of the patients.
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Autologous Bone Is Inferior to Alloplastic Cranioplasties: Safety of Autograft and Allograft Materials for Cranioplasties, a Systematic Review. World Neurosurg 2018; 117:443-452.e8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.05.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wang W, Yu H, Liu Y, Jiang X, Gao B. Trueness analysis of zirconia crowns fabricated with 3-dimensional printing. J Prosthet Dent 2018; 121:285-291. [PMID: 30017167 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2017] [Revised: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The primary manufacturing method of zirconia ceramic crowns is computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD-CAM), but a disadvantage of this technique is material waste. Three-dimensional (3D) printing, which has been recently introduced into dentistry, has improved the processing of polymers and metals, but not yet of ceramic crowns. PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the 3D trueness of zirconia crowns fabricated by 3D printing to investigate the potential application of this technology in dental ceramic restorations. MATERIAL AND METHODS A typodont tooth was prepared for a ceramic crown, and a digital crown was designed using the CAD software. The digital crown was processed either with a 3D-printing system or with a dental milling system. The crowns were scanned using a dental laboratory scanner, and the data collected for each crown were divided into 4 parts (the external surface, intaglio surface, marginal area, and intaglio occlusal surface). Finally, the trueness of each part was determined using the 3D inspection software. The 3D trueness of the crowns fabricated by either 3D printing or milling was compared by a 1-sided test (α=.05). RESULTS The trueness of the external surface, intaglio surface, marginal area, and intaglio occlusal surface of the 3D-printed crowns was no worse than the corresponding trueness of the CAD-CAM crowns (P<.05). CONCLUSIONS Zirconia crowns produced by 3D printing meet the trueness requirements, and 3D printing may be suitable for fabricating zirconia crowns.
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- Weina Wang
- Doctoral student, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Doctoral student, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Graduate student, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral Anatomy and Physiology and TMD, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Doctoral student, School of Foreign Studies, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, PR China
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- Professor, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China.
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Classification of the Residual Cranial Defects and Selection of Reconstruction Materials. J Craniofac Surg 2018; 28:1694-1701. [PMID: 28806376 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The cranial defects are complex in nature and are due to various causes. Therefore, there is a need for a common term of reference to these defects. This requirement stood as a prime reason for proposing a classification system for cranial defects. The classification is based on 2 decades of experience in cranioplasty. This efficient and simple way of representation would fill the existing lacunae for a systematic communication on cranial defects. Over the ages the evolution of reconstruction and grafting had undergone a massive progress. Therefore, it is essential to enumerate all available graft and bio-materials for restoring the cranial defects. The aetiology for these defects, age and sex of the patient, site and size of the defect, associated systemic conditions, cost factor, and operator's choice are the factors that play key role in the selection of the reconstructive material. This article discusses on these factors in cranioplasty. High success rate with excellent function and cosmetic outcome in using a variety of materials, as shared in this article. The advantages of autografts cannot be matched by any existing alloplast. However, in case of larger defects, for a better cosmetic outcome and to reduce the donor site morbidity, alloplasts are the most widely preferred material of choice.
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Hatamleh MM, Wu X, Alnazzawi A, Watson J, Watts D. Surface characteristics and biocompatibility of cranioplasty titanium implants following different surface treatments. Dent Mater 2018; 34:676-683. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2018.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Palazzolo V, Tronchet A, Valsecchi S, Bellocchi S, Gervasoni C, Spotti S, Francesco AD, Colombo L, Riccio S, Ronchi P. Removal of a Frontal Sinus Osteoma and Reconstruction by a Custom-Made Implant with Neuronavigation Assistance. Craniomaxillofac Trauma Reconstr 2017; 11:305-313. [PMID: 30574275 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1607066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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The authors report the surgical treatment of an extensive right frontal sinus osteoma assisted by neuronavigation and reconstruction by a hydroxyapatite custom-made implant. The patient presents with ptosis, hypoglobus, and proptosis of the right eye, without any visual impairment. Computed tomographic (CT) scan showed a very large bony mass involving right frontal sinus and displacing the orbital roof. A stereolithographic model-guided planning was carried out to obtain a practical simulation of the surgical operation and it was submitted to a new CT scan to acquire the reference point to realize the neuronavigation assistance, and to achieve the template to realize the hydroxyapatite custom-made implant. Intraoperatively, with the help of neuronavigation assistance, osteotomies were performed by piezoelectric device. The reconstruction was made using a hydroxyapatite custom-made implant. The procedure was damage free, the bony mass was excised, and the orbital roof was repaired without any adverse effects. Postsurgical CT scan and scintigraphy showed a good reconstruction and a good-quality osteoblasts activity on the borders of the implant. Osteoma is a benign slow-growing bone tumor, usually involving the frontal sinus. Navigational assistance offers a very important help to perform safe osteotomies. Hydroxyapatite custom-made implant seems to be an excellent reconstructive method.
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- Vincenzo Palazzolo
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo Della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo Della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo Della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo Della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo Della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo Della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo Della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo Della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo Della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo Della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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Yuan B, Zhou SY, Chen XS. Rapid prototyping technology and its application in bone tissue engineering. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2017; 18:303-315. [PMID: 28378568 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b1600118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Bone defects arising from a variety of reasons cannot be treated effectively without bone tissue reconstruction. Autografts and allografts have been used in clinical application for some time, but they have disadvantages. With the inherent drawback in the precision and reproducibility of conventional scaffold fabrication techniques, the results of bone surgery may not be ideal. This is despite the introduction of bone tissue engineering which provides a powerful approach for bone repair. Rapid prototyping technologies have emerged as an alternative and have been widely used in bone tissue engineering, enhancing bone tissue regeneration in terms of mechanical strength, pore geometry, and bioactive factors, and overcoming some of the disadvantages of conventional technologies. This review focuses on the basic principles and characteristics of various fabrication technologies, such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering, and fused deposition modeling, and reviews the application of rapid prototyping techniques to scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. In the near future, the use of scaffolds for bone tissue engineering prepared by rapid prototyping technology might be an effective therapeutic strategy for bone defects.
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- Bo Yuan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, the Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
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BACKGROUND The authors sought to ascertain the upper limits of secondary skull defect size amenable to autogenous reconstructions and to examine outcomes of a surgical series. Published data for autogenous and alloplastic skull reconstructions were also examined to explore associations that might guide treatment. METHODS A retrospective review of autogenously reconstructed secondary skull defects was undertaken. A structured literature review was also performed to assess potential differences in reported outcomes between autogenous bone and synthetic alloplastic skull reconstructions. Weighted risks were calculated for statistical testing. RESULTS Ninety-six patients underwent autogenous skull reconstruction for an average defect size of 93 cm (range, 4 to 506 cm) at a mean age of 12.9 years. The mean operative time was 3.4 hours, 2 percent required allogeneic blood transfusions, and the average length of stay was less than 3 days. The mean length of follow-up was 28 months. There were no postoperative infections requiring surgery, but one patient underwent secondary grafting for partial bone resorption. An analysis of 34 studies revealed that complications, infections, and reoperations were more commonly reported with alloplastic than with autogenous reconstructions (relative risk, 1.57, 4.8, and 1.48, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Autogenous reconstructions are feasible, with minimal associated morbidity, for patients with skull defect sizes as large as 500 cm. A structured literature review suggests that autogenous bone reconstructions are associated with lower reported infection, complication, and reoperation rates compared with synthetic alloplasts. Based on these findings, surgeons might consider using autogenous reconstructions even for larger skull defects. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IV.
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Moiduddin K, Al-Ahmari A, Nasr ESA, Mian SH, Al Kindi M. A comparison study on the design of mirror and anatomy reconstruction technique in maxillofacial region. Technol Health Care 2017; 24:377-89. [PMID: 26835729 DOI: 10.3233/thc-161136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The customized mandible reconstruction has been a challenging task in maxillofacial surgery. Designing an implant taking into considering the surrounding bone contours is really critical. Various computer aided design techniques have been used in the designing the customized reconstruction implants, but nevertheless study on the comparison between these techniques is rarely used. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to compare the mirroring and anatomical reconstruction design techniques used in the maxillofacial surgery and select the best design technique. METHODS The three mandible bone defects-small (< 20 mm), medium (20 to 40 mm) and large (41 to 53 mm) tumors are reconstructed using the two reconstruction design techniques and compared to their accuracy, using a 3 dimensional (3D) implant design evaluation and part to Computer aided design (CAD) comparison using a Co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM). RESULTS The analysis results indicate that the mirroring technique provides higher accuracy for the implant design as compared to the anatomical technique for the medium and large tumors at maxillofacial regions. In case of implant design in small tumors, the anatomical design provides perfect implant fitting. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results, it is recommended to select the anatomy design technique only for small tumor regions and mirroring technique for medium and large tumors.
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- Khaja Moiduddin
- Princess Fatima Alnijiris's Research Chair for Advanced Manufacturing Technology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Advanced Manufacturing Institute, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Princess Fatima Alnijiris's Research Chair for Advanced Manufacturing Technology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Advanced Manufacturing Institute, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Princess Fatima Alnijiris's Research Chair for Advanced Manufacturing Technology, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Advanced Manufacturing Institute, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Hikita A, Chung UI, Hoshi K, Takato T. Bone Regenerative Medicine in Oral and Maxillofacial Region Using a Three-Dimensional Printer<sup/>. Tissue Eng Part A 2017; 23:515-521. [PMID: 28351222 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2016.0543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Bone grafts currently used for the treatment of large bone defect or asymmetry in oral and maxillofacial region include autologous, allogeneic, and artificial bones. Although artificial bone is free from the concerns of donor site morbidity, limitation of volume, disease transmission, and ethical issues, it lacks osteogenic and osteoinductive activities. In addition, molding of the artificial bone is an issue especially when it is used for the augmentation of bone as onlay grafts. To solve this problem, additive manufacturing techniques have been applied to fabricate bones which have outer shapes conformed to patients' bones. We developed a custom-made artificial bone called a computed tomography (CT)-bone. Efficacy of CT-bone was proven in a clinical research and clinical trial, showing good manipulability, stability, and patient satisfaction. However, low replacement rate of artificial bones by endogenous bones remain an unsolved issue. Loading of cells and growth factors will improve the bone replacement by inducing osteogenic and osteoinductive activities. In addition, the three-dimensional bioprinting technique will facilitate bone regeneration by placing cells and biological substances into appropriate sites.
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- Atsuhiko Hikita
- 1 Department of Cartilage and Bone Regeneration (Fujisoft), Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo , Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- 2 Department of Bioengineering, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo , Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- 3 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo , Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- 3 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo , Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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Simultaneous Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacture Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery and Mandibular Reconstruction Using Selective-Laser Sintered Titanium Implant. J Craniofac Surg 2017; 27:1810-1814. [PMID: 27548831 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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This patient report describes simultaneous bimaxillary orthognathic surgery and mandibular reconstruction by means of three-dimensional (3D) planning, 3D printed biocompatible surgical wafers, and 3D selective-laser sintered titanium implant. A 26-year-old male patient presented with a left mandibular defect secondary to trauma. The whole body of the mandible on the left hand side was deficient with a narrow connection with the remaining left condyle. He had undergone orthodontic treatment for 18 months and was ready to undergo bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. Advanced cranio-maxillofacial software was used in processing his cone beam computer tomography scan data, and e-casts of his upper and lower dental arches. Bimaxillary surgery was planned with Le Fort 1 maxillary impaction and mandibular advancement to achieve a class 1 incisor relationship. Intermediate and final surgical wafers were designed following the planned movements and printed using biocompatible resin. The deficient left side of the mandible was reconstructed by means of mirror imaging the contra-lateral right side into the deficient left side with the aim of restoring normal facial symmetry. Biomedical software was then used in designing a reconstruction plate that connected the condylar head and the mandible following the planned bimaxillary surgery and mandibular continuity symmetry reconstruction. The plate was printed in titanium following state-of the-art selective laser sintering technology. The bimaxillary surgery and mandibular reconstruction were done simultaneously as planned along with an iliac-crest bone graft. This patient confirms the advantages of 3D computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture technologies in optimizing clinical outcomes for cranio-maxillofacial reconstruction, especially when conducting two simultaneous clinical procedures.
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Cranioplasty remains a difficult procedure for all craniofacial surgeons, particularly when concerning the reconstruction of large lacunae in the skull. Considering the significant clinical and economic impact of the procedure, the search for materials and strategies to provide more comfortable and reliable surgical procedures is one of the most important challenges faced by modern craniofacial medicine.The purpose of this study was to compare the available data regarding the safety and clinical efficacy of materials and techniques currently used for the reconstruction of the skull. Accordingly, the scientific databases were searched for the following keywords autologous bone, biomaterials, cranial reconstruction, cranioplasty, hydroxyapatite, polyetheretherketone, polymethylmethacrylate, and titanium. This literature review emphasizes the benefits and weaknesses of each considered material commonly used for cranioplasty, especially in terms of infectious complications, fractures, and morphological outcomes.As regards the latter, this appears to be very similar among the different materials when custom three-dimensional modeling is used for implant development, suggesting that this criterion is strongly influenced by implant design. However, the overall infection rate can vary from 0% to 30%, apparently dependent on the type of material used, likely in virtue of the wide variation in their chemico-physical composition. Among the different materials used for cranioplasty implants, synthetics such as polyetheretherketone, polymethylmethacrylate, and titanium show a higher primary tear resistance, whereas hydroxyapatite and autologous bone display good biomimetic properties, although the latter has been ascribed a variable reabsorption rate of between 3% and 50%.In short, all cranioplasty procedures and materials have their advantages and disadvantages, and none of the currently available materials meet the criteria required for an ideal implant. Hence, the choice of cranioplasty materials is still essentially reliant on the surgeon's preference.
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Parent M, Baradari H, Champion E, Damia C, Viana-Trecant M. Design of calcium phosphate ceramics for drug delivery applications in bone diseases: A review of the parameters affecting the loading and release of the therapeutic substance. J Control Release 2017; 252:1-17. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Revised: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Nyberg EL, Farris AL, Hung BP, Dias M, Garcia JR, Dorafshar AH, Grayson WL. 3D-Printing Technologies for Craniofacial Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Regeneration. Ann Biomed Eng 2017; 45:45-57. [PMID: 27295184 PMCID: PMC5154778 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-016-1668-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2016] [Accepted: 05/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The treatment of craniofacial defects can present many challenges due to the variety of tissue-specific requirements and the complexity of anatomical structures in that region. 3D-printing technologies provide clinicians, engineers and scientists with the ability to create patient-specific solutions for craniofacial defects. Currently, there are three key strategies that utilize these technologies to restore both appearance and function to patients: rehabilitation, reconstruction and regeneration. In rehabilitation, 3D-printing can be used to create prostheses to replace or cover damaged tissues. Reconstruction, through plastic surgery, can also leverage 3D-printing technologies to create custom cutting guides, fixation devices, practice models and implanted medical devices to improve patient outcomes. Regeneration of tissue attempts to replace defects with biological materials. 3D-printing can be used to create either scaffolds or living, cellular constructs to signal tissue-forming cells to regenerate defect regions. By integrating these three approaches, 3D-printing technologies afford the opportunity to develop personalized treatment plans and design-driven manufacturing solutions to improve aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients with craniofacial defects.
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- Ethan L Nyberg
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 400 N. Broadway, Smith 5023, Baltimore, MD, 21231, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 400 N. Broadway, Smith 5023, Baltimore, MD, 21231, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 400 N. Broadway, Smith 5023, Baltimore, MD, 21231, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 400 N. Broadway, Smith 5023, Baltimore, MD, 21231, USA
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- Department of Art as Applied to Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Translational Tissue Engineering Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 400 N. Broadway, Smith 5023, Baltimore, MD, 21231, USA.
- Department of Material Sciences & Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Tack P, Victor J, Gemmel P, Annemans L. 3D-printing techniques in a medical setting: a systematic literature review. Biomed Eng Online 2016; 15:115. [PMID: 27769304 PMCID: PMC5073919 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-016-0236-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 547] [Impact Index Per Article: 68.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2016] [Accepted: 10/09/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Three-dimensional (3D) printing has numerous applications and has gained much interest in the medical world. The constantly improving quality of 3D-printing applications has contributed to their increased use on patients. This paper summarizes the literature on surgical 3D-printing applications used on patients, with a focus on reported clinical and economic outcomes. METHODS Three major literature databases were screened for case series (more than three cases described in the same study) and trials of surgical applications of 3D printing in humans. RESULTS 227 surgical papers were analyzed and summarized using an evidence table. The papers described the use of 3D printing for surgical guides, anatomical models, and custom implants. 3D printing is used in multiple surgical domains, such as orthopedics, maxillofacial surgery, cranial surgery, and spinal surgery. In general, the advantages of 3D-printed parts are said to include reduced surgical time, improved medical outcome, and decreased radiation exposure. The costs of printing and additional scans generally increase the overall cost of the procedure. CONCLUSION 3D printing is well integrated in surgical practice and research. Applications vary from anatomical models mainly intended for surgical planning to surgical guides and implants. Our research suggests that there are several advantages to 3D-printed applications, but that further research is needed to determine whether the increased intervention costs can be balanced with the observable advantages of this new technology. There is a need for a formal cost-effectiveness analysis.
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- Philip Tack
- Department of Public Health, Ghent University, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Ghent University Hospital, Ghent University, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Departement of Economics & Business Administration, Ghent University, Tweekerkenstraat 2, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health, Ghent University, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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Kanno Y, Nakatsuka T, Saijo H, Fujihara Y, Atsuhiko H, Chung UI, Takato T, Hoshi K. Computed tomographic evaluation of novel custom-made artificial bones, "CT-bone", applied for maxillofacial reconstruction. Regen Ther 2016; 5:1-8. [PMID: 31245494 PMCID: PMC6581798 DOI: 10.1016/j.reth.2016.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2016] [Revised: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Introduction We fabricated custom-made artificial bones using three-dimensionally layered manufacturing (3D printing) process, and have applied them to patients with facial deformities. We termed this novel artificial bone the “CT-bone”. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the middle- and long-term safety and effectiveness of the CT-bones after transplantation. Methods The subject areas involved were 23 sites of 20 patients with facial bone deformities due to congenital abnormality, tumor, or trauma. The CT-bones were used for augmentation; they were evaluated by CT images, minimally for 1 year and maximally for 7 years and 3 months (3 years and 1 month on average) after transplantation. Results No serious systemic events due to the CT-bone graft were found during the observation period (1 year postoperatively). In 4 sites of 4 patients, the CT-bones were removed due to local infection of the surgical wounds at 1–5 years postoperatively. Compatibility of the shapes between the CT-bone and the recipient bone was confirmed to be good during the operation in all of the 20 cases, implying that the CT-bones could be easily installed onto the recipient sites. During the CT evaluation (<7 years and 3 months), no apparent chronological change was seen in the shape of the CT-bones. Sufficient bone union was confirmed in 19 sites. The inner CT values of the CT-bones increased in all the sites. The longer the postoperative period, greater increases in the CT values of the CT-bones tended to be observed. Conclusions The CT-bone showed maintenance of the original shape and good bone replacement, based on the middle- and long-term follow-ups. In the future, we would make an intelligent type of artificial bones in which bone regeneration is induced by gradually releasing angiogenesis-inducing factors and/or bone-regeneration-inducing factors at the three-dimensionally controlled positions. We fabricated custom-made artificial bones, using a 3D printing process, and have applied them to patients with facial deformities.
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- Yuki Kanno
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyoku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Saitama Medical School, Moroyama-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama 350-0495, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyoku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyoku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Cartilage & Bone Regeneration (Fujisoft), Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyoku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- University of Tokyo Graduate Schools of Engineering and Medicine, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyoku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyoku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Hongo 7-3-1, Bunkyoku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
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Application of Computer-Assisted Design and Manufacturing-Fabricated Artificial Bone in the Reconstruction of Craniofacial Bone Defects. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 74:1499.e1-8. [PMID: 27091780 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2016.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Revised: 03/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical application of individual craniofacial bone fabrications using computer-assisted design (CAD)-computer-assisted manufacturing technology for the reconstruction of craniofacial bone defects. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 8 patients diagnosed with craniofacial bone defects were enrolled in this study between May 2007 and August 2010. After computed tomography scans were obtained, the patients were fitted with artificial bone that was created using CAD software, rapid prototyping technology, and epoxy-methyl acrylate resin and hydroxyapatite materials. The fabrication was fixed to the defect area with titanium screws, and soft tissue defects were repaired if necessary. RESULTS The fabrications were precisely fixed to the defect areas, and all wounds healed well without any serious complications except for 1 case with intraoral incision dehiscence, which required further treatment. Postoperative curative effects were retrospectively observed after 6 to 48 months, acceptable anatomic and cosmetic outcomes were obtained, and no rejections or other complications occurred. CONCLUSIONS The use of CAD-computer-assisted manufacturing technology-assisted epoxy-methyl acrylate resin and hydroxyapatite composite artificial bone to treat patients with craniofacial bone defects could enable the precise reconstruction of these defects and obtain good anatomic and cosmetic outcomes.
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