Design and Validation of a 3D Printed Cranio-Facial Simulator: A Novel Tool for Surgical Education.
Joshua M WrightJonathan M FordFatima QamarMatthew LeeJordan N HalseyMatthew D SmythSummer J DeckerS Alex RottgersPublished in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2023)
We have successfully fabricated a 3D printed craniofacial simulator capable of being used as an educational tool alongside traditional surgical training. Next steps would be improving soft tissue realism, inclusion of patient and disease specific anatomy and creation of models for other surgical specialties.