Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 5 , Pages 429-433, November 2003

Preformed acrylic cranial implants using fused deposition modeling: A clinical report☆

  • Peter M Gronet, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Lieutenant Colonel, Dental Corps, United States Army; and Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellow, National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Md, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Peter M. Gronet, 4213 Green Ivy Lane, Martinez, GA 30907, USA, Fax: 706-787-7528
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  • Gregory A Waskewicz, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Captain, Dental Corps, United States Navy; and Director, Maxillofacial Prosthetics, National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Md, USA
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  • Charles Richardson, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Captain, Dental Corps, United States Navy; and Department of Radiology Computer Services, National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Md, USA

Abstract 

Fabrication of acrylic cranial implants by conventional methods of moulage and mold formation may be difficult when the margin of the defect cannot be accurately detected. Three-dimensional anatomic models built by fused deposition modeling can serve as templates for the fabrication of custom acrylic implants for large or complicated cranial defects. Virtual mirror imaging of the contralateral nondefect side can facilitate the restoration of symmetry in appearance-sensitive areas. This clinical report presents a method for the fabrication of cranial implants for 2 patients using anatomic modeling technology.

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☆ The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or product endorsement of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the US Government.

PII: S0022-3913(03)00605-X

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2003.08.023

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 5 , Pages 429-433, November 2003

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