Color translation from monoscopic photogrammetry +ID Methodology into a Polyjet final 3D printed facial prosthesis

Salazar-Gamarra R.; Cárdenas-Bocanegra A.; Masch U.; Da Costa Moraes C.A.; Seelaus R.; Lopes Da Silva J.V.; Lauria Dib L. · F1000Research (2022) · DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.111196.1

Resumen

Background: The artistic techniques necessary to fabricate facial prostheses mainly depend on individual skill and are not a resource easily reproduced. Digital technology has contributed to improved outcomes, often combining analog and new digital techniques in the same workflow. Methods: This article aims to present an innovative workflow to produce a final colored 3D printed and facial prosthesis by UV-map color translation into colored resin 3D printing. A modified +ID Methodology was used to obtain 3D models with the calibrated 3D printable patient's skin color. No hands-on physical molding, manual sculpture, or intrinsic silicone coloration was used. Results: The outcome resulted in acceptable aesthetics, adaptation, and an approximate color match after extrinsic coloration. The patient reported good comfort and acceptance. Conclusions: A direct resin 3D printed prosthesis may be a viable alternative, especially for rapid delivery as an immediate prosthesis or an option when there is no experienced anaplastogist to manufacture a conventional prosthesis. Copyright:

Instituciones: Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener