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February 8, 2012

First 3D Printed Jaw transplant

by wordlesstech team

3D printed lower jaw made of titanium powder

The first-ever 3D printed lower jaw made of titanium powder, surgically implanted with complete success.

The recipient regained her ability to speak a few hours after the surgery.

3D printed lower jaw made of titanium powder
The method was developed by the BIOMED Research Institute at Hasselt University in Belgium.

via inhabitat

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