Breast Implants, Surgical Prosthesis Design, Dental Implants, Dentures, Vests, and Body Art all benefit from 3D printing in the medical sector

 

3D printing for medical sector is a fast emerging service. It has the potential to save thousands of dollars and thousands of hours of time every year. It can also benefit the manufacturer, the clinic or hospital, as well as any other person who uses the product. This article will look at some of the new applications of this revolutionary service in different sectors of healthcare like orthopedics, prosthetics, and even cosmetics. We shall discuss 3D printed medical instruments, surgical prosthesis design, dental implants, dentures, vests, and body art. This article also looks at how this technology is applied in other fields like nanotechnology, electronics, apparel and fashion, computer aided design and manufacturing industries, medical logistics, and military technologies.

The use of 3D printing for medical sector started about 10 years ago. After this period, more people became interested and started looking for ways to save money while benefiting from new technology. They also wanted to get innovative and improve the quality of prosthetics that would help those who need them most. With this end in mind, 3D printing in the healthcare sector started and nowadays many people are using it in order to create an exact replica of human organs and bones in artificial intelligence.

One of the most popular applications in recent years is in the field of dental implants. It was only decades ago that dental filling material was made out of glass and plastic and was hard to use and difficult to clean. Today, dentists are able to use the same material in 3D printing that allows them to create intricate dental prosthesis with great strength and functionality. This technology is also widely used in breast implant technologies For instance, in November 2019, Evonik, a developer of biomaterials for implantable medical devices, partnered with BellaSeno GmbH, a Germany-based developer of 3D printed absorbable scaffolds, for the use of a RESOMER bioresorbable polymer for an innovative breast implant technology.

Another application of 3d printing in healthcare is in the value chain of pharmaceuticals. With the introduction of 3D technology, it was possible to design, manufacture and even test different drugs in a lab, without having to handle or wear the actual devices themselves. This made the testing process much faster and easier and allowed the pharmaceutical industry to have greater control over their products, something that was previously impossible. It is also helping to devise stronger medical prosthesis for those who need them, thus improving the quality of life for millions of people who receive such physical therapy every day.

There are many more applications of 3D technology in the field of medicine. With the use of anatomical models and other computer aided design software, medical professionals can create exact medical replicas that can then be utilized by doctors. Even better, these exact reproductions are made with the utmost accuracy and can be used to study specific body parts or to heal injuries. In fact, 3D printing has been so useful that the military has been actively seeking ways to improve the quality of its soldiers. 3D printed bullets and other weapons have been the desired option for decades.