Computer-Aided Planning and Reconstruction of Cranial 3D Implants

Markus Gall*, Xing Li, Xiaojun Chen, Dieter Schmalstieg, Jan Egger

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Abstract

In this contribution, a prototype for semiautomatic computer-aided planning and reconstruction of cranial 3D Implants is presented. The software prototype guides the user through the workflow, beginning with loading and mirroring the patient's head to obtain an initial curvature of the cranial implant. However, naive mirroring is not sufficient for an implant, because human heads are in general too asymmetric. Thus, the user can perform Laplacian smoothing, followed by Delaunay triangulation, for generating an aesthetic looking and well-fitting implant. Finally, our software prototype allows to save the designed 3D model of the implant as a STL-file for 3D printing. The 3D printed implant can be used for further pre-interventional planning or even as the final implant for the patient. In summary, our findings show that a customized MeVisLab prototype can be an alternative to complex commercial planning software, which may not be available in a clinic.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS
Place of PublicationOrlando, FL, USA
Pages1179 - 1183
Volume2016-October
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2016
Event38th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society: EMBC 2016 - Orlando, United States
Duration: 16 Aug 201620 Aug 2016

Conference

Conference38th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period16/08/1620/08/16

Cooperations

  • BioTechMed-Graz

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