The company Restor3D presents Ossera AFX, a line of bone implants manufactured using 3D printing. Designed for complex defects, they are created from the patient's medical images for precise anatomical fit in the skull, jaw, or pelvis. Their goal is to facilitate biological integration and shorten recovery times in cases where standard implants are not an option.
From Medical Image to Implant: Additive Manufacturing and Patient-Specific Design 🩻
The process begins with computed tomographies, from which a 3D model of the bone defect is generated. An implant is designed to fit exactly, with porous geometries that seek to imitate the bone structure to promote osseointegration. Manufacturing is done using 3D printing of biocompatible metals, achieving complex structures that would be difficult to produce with traditional methods.
Goodbye to One-Size-Fits-All: Now Bones Also Have Prêt-à -Porter 👔
It seems that the customization trend has reached the skeleton. No more settling for an implant that is almost right; now you can have one made to your measure. It's like a tailor, but for your femur. That said, let's hope they don't follow high fashion logic and the prices are a bit more affordable than a custom suit. At least the guarantee that it fits you perfectly is assured.