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Author Klimek L, Klein HM, Schneider W, Mosges R, Schmelzer B, Voy ED Institution Department for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen, Germany.
Source Acta Otorhinolaryngol Belg 1993;47(3):329-34
Abstract Until now, bounds of model creation of medical objects had to be set because of the limited capabilities of available manufacturing equipment. Recently, stereolithography was developed as an alternative to current milling operations. In this process the surface of a photohardening liquid plastic compound is traced by a laser beam and hardened in layers. The models thus produced are extremely accurate and retain excellent detail. Specific implants can be designed and prepared as is illustrated in a case report. If tissue-compatible plastics are used, custom-made implants could soon be manufactured directly with the technique described. XX