Applications of 3D printing in healthcare

Helena Dodziuk

doi:10.5114/kitp.2016.62625

eISSN: 1897-4252
ISSN: 1731-5530

Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska/Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Applications of 3D printing in healthcare

Helena Dodziuk

Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2016; 13 (3): 283-293

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/kitp.2016.62625

Online publish date: 2016/09/30

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3D printing is a relatively new, rapidly expanding method of manufacturing that found numerous applications in healthcare, automotive, aerospace and defense industries and in many other areas. In this review, applications in medicine that are revolutionizing the way surgeries are carried out, disrupting prosthesis and implant markets as well as dentistry will be presented. The relatively new field of bioprinting, that is printing with cells, will also be briefly discussed.

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Applications of 3D printing in healthcare

Helena Dodziuk

3D printing, applications in healthcare, hearing devices dentistry, surgery, medical devices