Background: A maxillofacial prosthesis, an alternative to surgery for the rehabilitation of
patients with facial disabilities (congenital or acquired due to malignant disease or trauma) …

This systematic review was aimed at gathering the clinical and technical applications of
CAD/CAM technology for craniofacial implant placement and processing of auricular …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the rescanning of mesh
holes of different diameters on the accuracy of an intraoral scanner (IOS) used to digitize an …

A prosthesis for a patient with a complete auricle defect can be fabricated with computer-
aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, significantly reducing the number of …

Maxillofacial defects, arising from trauma, oncological disease or congenital abnormalities,
detrimentally affect daily life. Prosthetic repair offers the aesthetic and functional …

Autologous reconstruction for major facial defects is primarily considered for patient's lifetime
care. There are situations, however, when autologous reconstruction is not ideal or feasible …

This chapter provides an historical context of the evolution of 3D printing in maxillofacial
prosthetics, as well as current general practices and approaches to digital workflows, and it …

Three-dimensional imaging and advanced manufacturing are being applied in health care
research to create novel diagnostic and surgical planning methods, as well as personalised …

The focus of this thesis was to advance the methods and knowledge of the field of
biofabrication by applying its techniques to improve current ear reconstruction for the …

Purpose: To assess the bonding between conventional and additively manufactured silicone
elastomers and cylindrical retention titanium magnets for anchorage of facial prostheses …