TY - JOUR
T1 - Application of 3D Printing in Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
AU - Kelly, Sophie S.
AU - Suarez, Camila A.
AU - Mirsky, Nicholas A.
AU - Slavin, Blaire V.
AU - Brochu, Baylee
AU - Vivekanand Nayak, Vasudev
AU - El Shatanofy, Muhammad
AU - Witek, Lukasz
AU - Thaller, Seth R.
AU - Coelho, Paulo G.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2024 Mutaz B. Habal, MD. All rights reserved.
PY - 2025/5/1
Y1 - 2025/5/1
N2 - This manuscript reviews the transformative impact of 3-dimensional (3D) printing technologies in the treatment and management of cleft lip and palate (CLP), highlighting its application across presurgical planning, surgical training, implantable scaffolds, and postoperative care. By integrating patient-specific data through computer-aided design and manufacturing, 3D printing offers tailored solutions that improve surgical outcomes, reduce operation times, and enhance patient care. The review synthesizes current research findings, technical advancements, and clinical applications, illustrating the potential of 3D printing to revolutionize CLP treatment. Further, it discusses the future directions of combining 3D printing with other innovative technologies like artificial intelligence, 4D printing, and in situ bioprinting for more comprehensive care strategies. This paper underscores the necessity for multidisciplinary collaboration and further research to overcome existing challenges and fully utilize the capabilities of 3D printing in CLP repair.
AB - This manuscript reviews the transformative impact of 3-dimensional (3D) printing technologies in the treatment and management of cleft lip and palate (CLP), highlighting its application across presurgical planning, surgical training, implantable scaffolds, and postoperative care. By integrating patient-specific data through computer-aided design and manufacturing, 3D printing offers tailored solutions that improve surgical outcomes, reduce operation times, and enhance patient care. The review synthesizes current research findings, technical advancements, and clinical applications, illustrating the potential of 3D printing to revolutionize CLP treatment. Further, it discusses the future directions of combining 3D printing with other innovative technologies like artificial intelligence, 4D printing, and in situ bioprinting for more comprehensive care strategies. This paper underscores the necessity for multidisciplinary collaboration and further research to overcome existing challenges and fully utilize the capabilities of 3D printing in CLP repair.
KW - Cleft lip
KW - cleft palate
KW - nasoalveolar molding
KW - patient-specific implants
KW - three-dimensional printing
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U2 - 10.1097/SCS.0000000000010294
DO - 10.1097/SCS.0000000000010294
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:105004380800
SN - 1049-2275
VL - 36
SP - 1071
EP - 1079
JO - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
JF - Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
IS - 3
ER -