Full Description
"Healing in Layers: 3D Printing in Healthcare" is a pioneering exploration of how 3D printing technology is revolutionizing the field of biomedicine. This comprehensive book delves into the multitudinous ways 3D printing transforms healthcare, from the conceptualization of medical devices and implants to personalized treatment approaches and organ regeneration.
In recent years, 3D printing has emerged as a powerful tool in biomedicine, offering unprecedented opportunities to improve patient care, enhance surgical outcomes, and advance medical research. This book provides an in-depth examination of the transformative potential of 3D printing across various biomedical applications, highlighting its role in shaping the future of healthcare. Readers will gain insights into the different types of 3D printing processes, materials, and software used in bio-medical applications, laying the groundwork for a deeper understanding of its potential impact. Throughout the book, readers will encounter real-world case studies, cutting-edge research developments, and insights from leading experts in the field, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art and future directions of 3D printing in biomedical applications.
This book is an essential reading for healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and medicine. It offers a compelling glimpse into the future of healthcare, where 3D printing is poised to revolutionize patient care and biomedical innovation globally.
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction and Need for 3D Printing in Biomedical Applications..- Chapter 2. Regulatory Considerations and Standards in medical 3D printing.- Chapter 3. 3D bioprinting: Ethical and Legal Implications.- Chapter 4. From Imaging to Innovation: The Journey of CT and MRI Images to 3D Models.- Chapter 5. Software for 3D Printing in Medicine.- Chapter 6. Materials for 3D Printing in Medicine.- Chapter 7. 3D Printing in Point-of-Care Devices.- Chapter 8. 3D Printing in Orthopedics.-Chapter 9. 3D Printing in Dentistry.- Chapter 10. Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering.- Chapter 11. 3D Printing in Cardiovascular Medicine.- Chapter 12. 3D Printing in Neurosurgery.- Chapter 13. 3D Printing in Ophthalmology.- Chapter 14. 3D Printing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.- Chapter 15. 3D Printing in Drug Delivery.- Chapter 16. 3D Printing in Prosthetics and Assistive Devices.- Chapter 17: 3D Printing in Surgical Instrumentation.- Chapter 18. Future Directions and Challenges.
