3D Printing as an Alternative for Human Prostheses. Review Article
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https://doi.org/10.63728/riisds.v7i1.174Keywords:
tridimensional technology printing, hands prosthetics, ocular prosthetics, additive manufacturing, computer-aided designAbstract
3D printing technology has found innovative applications in the medical field, especially in the human prosthesis development because of its adaptability to the patients´ needs. A lot of people around the world need prosthesis and only 0.5 % is able to get one. Prostheses made in a 3D printer can cost up to 50% less than a normal prosthesis. The 3D printing prosthesis emerged as an alternative for people that had suffered an amputation or a disease. Despite all the great advantages of the additive manufacturing, there are limitations in the prostheses production using 3D printing: the size of the printed object depends on the size of the printer and, additionally, the range of potential materials to be used is quite limited. This work aims to review scientific articles, that document the use of 3D printing as an alternative for the development of low-cost prostheses. This article focused on prosthetic of hands, feet, ears, eyes, and jaws, it also describes the materials (polyvinyl alcohol and poly lactic acid) and techniques (binder jetting, directed energy deposition, extrusion, powder bed fusion, and sheet lamination) that are typically employed for its fabrication. The polymers used in those kinds of printed prostheses could be replaced quickly and at a lower cost, and they are adaptable to the patient needs. The kids are the most benefited by 3D printed hands and arms prostheses because they frequently need to replace their prostheses as they grow. Although the fabrication time of prosthetics 3D printing is lower than the regular process, the quality of the material and the specific manufacturing techniques, guarantee a high-quality prosthesis.
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