Mathematical surface function-based design and 3D printing of airway stents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a method applied to build a 3D object of any shape from a digital model, and it provides crucial advantages especially for transferring patient-specific designs to clinical settings. The main purpose of this study is to introduce the newly designed complex airway stent models that are created through mathematical functions and manufactured with 3D printing for implementation in real life.

Methods

A mathematical modeling software (MathMod) was used to design five different airway stents. The highly porous structures with designated scales were fabricated by utilizing a stereolithography-based 3D printing technology. The fine details in the microstructure of 3D printed parts were observed by a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Th

SUBMITTER: Yilmaz B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9356489 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature