The challenges associated with fused deposition modelling of high-density polyethylene for facial augmentation implants: a review

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) implants are widely employed in craniomaxillofacial augmentation surgery because of their unique ability to bond with tissues for bone repair and functional recovery of the facial areas which are affected by acquired or congenital facial deformities. The direct manuf...

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Main Authors: Mohutsiwa Rebakakgosi, van der Walt Jacobus, van den Heever Hercules
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2023-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://www.matec-conferences.org/articles/matecconf/pdf/2023/15/matecconf_rapdasa2023_05003.pdf