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Briefing
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- 3D Printed Jaw Reconstruction – As part of Additive Manufacture for Design-Led Efficient Patient Treatment (ADEPT) introduced last year, Morriston Hospital researchers developed method combining traditional bone grafts and 3D printed titanium implants for patient-specific jaws lost or damaged due to cancer
- Current Procedure Risk – Patient's jawlines and dental implants often compromised due to inaccuracy of current procedures
- 3D Printing Procedure – Millimeter-perfect cutting guides made available for surgeons to ensure perfect match between fibula bone and jaw section while cutting operation time by up to two hours
- Expected Outcome – With five out of six planned procedures successfully completed, medical team expects 3D printing technology to advance surgeries by reducing operating time, faster patient recovery, and better aesthetic results
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Healthcare/Health Sciences
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Organization
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Morriston Hospital
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Original Publication Date
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October 23, 2017
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