Cranioplasty may be necessary after decompressive craniectomies to aid in the restoration of the esthetic, morphological, functional, and psychosocial stability of those affected. This clinical report describes the management of a comatose road traffic accident victim with a history of autogenous cranial implant failure after decompressive craniectomy. The challenges posed by the nonambulatory state of the patient and his inability to follow commands were overcome by using reverse engineering and rapid prototyping to fabricate a 3D patient-specific polymethylmethacrylate cranial implant.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMissing teeth are a common developmental abnormality in humans. It may manifest as absence of varying numbers of primary and/or secondary teeth. Early treatment and follow-up are the key to successful rehabilitation of young patients with congenitally missing teeth.
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