Fabrication of nasal prosthesis utilising an affordable 3D printer

Conventional nasal prosthesis fabrication is highly dependent on the artistic skills of dental technologist. Present manufacturing process is laborious and time consuming. Fast prosthesis fabrication is required for patient with nasal defect to start an early rehabilitation process. This study attem...

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Published inInternational journal of advanced manufacturing technology Vol. 100; no. 5-8; pp. 1907 - 1912
Main Authors Abdullah, Abdul Manaf, Mohamad, Dasmawati, Din, Tengku Noor Daimah Tengku, Yahya, Suzana, Akil, Hazizan Md, Rajion, Zainul Ahmad
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Springer London 01.02.2019
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
3-D printers
CAE) and Design
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD
Digital systems
Engineering
Feasibility studies
Industrial and Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Media Management
Molding (process)
Molds
Original Article
Printers
Prostheses
Rehabilitation
Three dimensional printing
FDM-based 3D printer
3D printing
Nasal prosthesis
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Summary:Conventional nasal prosthesis fabrication is highly dependent on the artistic skills of dental technologist. Present manufacturing process is laborious and time consuming. Fast prosthesis fabrication is required for patient with nasal defect to start an early rehabilitation process. This study attempted to explore the feasibility of an affordable FDM-based 3D printer for nasal prosthesis fabrication. Nose model was selected from a digital library followed by mould designing and printing prior to silicone moulding process. With an acceptable aesthetic outcomes and fast production time, the FDM-based 3D printer could be an alternative for indirect nasal prosthesis fabrication.
ISSN:0268-3768
1433-3015
DOI:10.1007/s00170-018-2831-y