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. 2015 May 5;16(3):033502. doi: 10.1088/1468-6996/16/3/033502

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Figure 5. — Clinical application of custom-made artificial bone from α-TCP using inkjet 3D printing (left) (reproduced from H Saijo et al 2009 J. Artif. Organs 12 200–5, with kind permission from Springer Science and Business Media) and custom-made SLS titanium blade implants (right) (reproduced from F Mangano et al C 2013 Lasers Med. Sci. 28 1241–7, with kind permission from Springer Science and Business Media). Left: (A) Extraction of the CAD data of the created artificial bone (red) based on a CT image. (B) Macroscopic image of the inkjet-printed custom-made artificial bone (IPCAB). (C) Facial appearance 1 year after surgery. (D) 3D CT image of the left lower jaw before surgery. (E) 3D CT image of the left lower jaw 12 months after surgery. Right: (G) CAD file of the custom-made SLS titanium blade implant. (H) The custom-made SLS blade implant placed in position. (I) The radiographic control two years after implant placement.