Revolutionizing Neurosurgery: The Cutting-Edge Era of Digitally Fabricated Cranial Stents.
3d printing
cranial reconstruction
cranioplasty
ct scan
digitalisation
rehabilitation
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
Historique:
received:
17
12
2023
accepted:
03
02
2024
medline:
5
3
2024
pubmed:
5
3
2024
entrez:
5
3
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Cranial defects are broadly classified as either congenital or acquired. The prevalence of cranial injuries has notably increased, propelled by a heightened emphasis on aesthetics and the demand for skull reconstruction in contemporary society. Consequently, rehabilitation for these defects has also surged. Surgical correction or repair, known as cranioplasty, not only aims at aesthetic rehabilitation but also addresses psychological issues, improving social acceptance and overall performance. Amid evolving trends, the availability of advanced biomedical tools, technologies, and materials empowers surgeons and prosthodontists, leading to improved outcomes in aesthetics and functionality. One noteworthy technique highlighted in this case report involves using bone cement in conjunction with polymethyl methacrylate, adding novelty to the approach. The interdisciplinary management team, consisting of prosthodontists and neurosurgeons, played a pivotal role in improving neurological status and cosmetic outcomes for the patients.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38440041
doi: 10.7759/cureus.53482
pmc: PMC10910249
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e53482Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024, Beri et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.