3D Printed Surgical Simulation Models as educational tool by maxillofacial surgeons

ConclusionThe study demonstrated that 3D printing with inexpensive printing filaments is a promising method for training oral and maxillofacial surgery residents or dental students in selected surgical procedures. With a simple and cost‐efficient manufacturing process, models of actual patient cases can be produced on a small scale, simulating many kinds of surgical procedures.

Source: European Journal of Dental Education - February 1, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: S. M. Werz, S. J. Zeichner, B. ‐I. Berg, H.‐F. Zeilhofer, F. Thieringer Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research