The value of 3D printers in the medical industry
As one of the representative cutting-edge technologies, 3D printing has been recognized by many people in the industry. Today, 3D printing technology has gradually been applied to the medical industry, which has brought new opportunities to the medical field. So, what are the applications of 3D printing technology in the medical industry?
1.Surgical preview model
For high-risk and difficult surgery, it is very important for volunteer workers to perform preoperative planning. Using 3D printing technology, medical workers can directly print out 3D models with the help of 3D printer equipment. By doing so, they can assist doctors to perform accurate Surgery planning improves the success rate of surgery and facilitates communication and exchange between medical workers and patients on surgical plans.
2.Surgical guide
As an auxiliary surgical tool in the process of surgical implementation, surgical guides can help medical workers accurately implement surgical procedures. At present, the types of surgical guides include joint guides, spine guides, and dental implant guides. With the help of 3D printed surgical guides, the size and shape of the guides can be adjusted as needed while making up for the shortcomings of the traditional surgical guide manufacturing process. In this way, different patients can have guide plates that meet their true needs.
3.Dental application
In recent years, the application of 3D printing in the dental field has been a focus of attention. In general, the application of 3D printing in the dental field is mainly concentrated in the design and production of metal teeth and invisible braces. The advent of cutting-edge 3D printing technology has created more possibilities for people who need to perform orthodontics to customize their braces. At different stages of orthodontics, the braces required by the orthodontist are different. Using 3D printing to make multiple braces required for orthodontic teeth will not only help the healthy development of teeth, but also reduce the cost of braces.
4.Orthopedic application
At present, many medical workers are using 3D printing cutting-edge technology to treat patients with damaged bones. By establishing an accurate three-dimensional skeletal physical model for patients, medical workers can further observe the patient's bone quality and the specific parts of the bone that are damaged, and develop corresponding treatment plans. With the technical advantages of 3D printing, a series of problems in the treatment of long bone fractures and hip joint injuries have been gradually overcome.
5.Rehabilitation medical equipment
In the actual application process, rehabilitation medical devices such as artificial limbs and hearing aids have small batches and customized requirements. Due to the complex design of these rehabilitation medical devices, traditional CNC machine tools are often restricted by processing angles and other factors to achieve good results. After using 3D printing technology, the manufacturing process of rehabilitation medical devices has been further improved. The cost of making a single customized rehabilitation medical device is reduced, and the production cycle is further shortened.
In the actual application process, rehabilitation medical devices such as artificial limbs and hearing aids have small batches and customized requirements. Due to the complex design of these rehabilitation medical devices, traditional CNC machine tools are often restricted by processing angles and other factors to achieve good results. After using 3D printing technology, the manufacturing process of rehabilitation medical devices has been further improved. The cost of making a single customized rehabilitation medical device is reduced, and the production cycle is further shortened.
As a 3D printing manufacturer, Sichuan Qianjiu will continue to produce better quality 3D printers, allowing people to feel the convenience brought by 3D printing technology to life.
