Abstract
This thesis investigated how 3D printing technology can be used to manufacture patient-specific surgical implants for maxillofacial and cranial reconstruction. Novel 3D printed implants were compared to current clinical gold-standard implants to assess material properties, implant structure and internal architecture, and the impact of manufacturing conditions such as porosity and surface treatments on cell attachment and soft tissue healing in a small animal model. These novel implants demonstrated rapid soft tissue and vascular ingrowth, showing promise for patient-specific implant manufacturing.
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