USE OF 3D MODELING AND PRINTING OF CUSTOM PROSTHESES IN AESTHETIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY: A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594332427031

• Palavras-chave: 3D modeling, printing of personalized prostheses, aesthetic otorhinolaryngology, technological advances.

• Keywords: 3D modeling, printing of personalized prostheses, aesthetic otorhinolaryngology, technological advances.

• Abstract:

  This review article discusses the increasing use of 3D modeling and printing of custom prostheses in aesthetic otolaryngology. The integration of these technologies has transformed the approach of healthcare professionals in complex cases of facial deformities or structural absences. The current study examines recent progress, clinical applications, benefits and challenges related to the use of 3D models and printed prostheses in aesthetic otorhinolaryngological procedures. Continued advances in 3D modeling have made it possible to create highly accurate digital representations of patients' facial structures. These three-dimensional models provide a more detailed and comprehensive understanding of anatomical anomalies, allowing surgeons to plan interventions with unparalleled precision. Furthermore, the production of personalized prosthetics through 3D printing enables solutions individually adapted to the patient, generating more natural and aesthetically pleasing results.