Biomaterials-based additive manufacturing for customized bioengineering in management of otolaryngology: a comprehensive review.

ABSTRACT: Three-dimensional (3D)/four-dimensional (4D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing or fast prototyping, is a manufacturing technique that uses a digital model to generate a 3D/4D solid product. The usage of biomaterials with 3D/4D printers in the pharma and healthcare industries is gaining significant popularity. 3D printing has mostly been employed in the domain of otolaryngology to build portable anatomical models, personalized patient-centric implants, biologic tissue scaffolds, surgical planning in individuals with challenging conditions, and surgical training. Although identical to 3D printing technology in this application, 4D printing technology comprises a fourth dimension of time. With the use of 4D printing, a printed structure may alter over time under various stimuli.

SUBMITTER: Vyas J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10515088 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature