Patient Specific Cranial Implants
A uniquely shaped implant for every unique patient
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Unique, Customized, Precise fit—better aesthetics
Our team at ProtoMed® is comprised of a versatile group of individuals including material, computer and mechanical engineers, and medical professionals. We use cutting edge technology to produce customized cranioplasty and maxillofacial flaps (Accuplasty®) with perfect dimensions to provide a ‘drop in fit’ to your patient’s skull/maxillofacial defect. The Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) 3D printer used for this can handle printing with a precision of 40 microns. We provide Implants with thicknesses of 3.5mm, 4mm, 5mm or 6mm to be patient-specific including tapering towards thin bone structures.
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Withstands Forces Better Superior Protection
In research models with quasi-static loading, PEEK cranioplasty flaps with a yield strength of 115 Mpa withstood more pressure than the native skulls. Due to its flexibility, PEEK resembles bone in mechanical properties more than titanium so that in real life, PEEK could absorb more force and be more protective against traumatic forces.
Resembles Cortical Bone: non-allergenic, light weight, better comfort.
PEEK is one of the most biologically inert substances with only two reported cases7 of PEEK allergy. It has high resistance to biodegradation with lifelong performance as evidenced by increased use in spinal fusion devices. With a density of only 1.26 g/ml, custom bifrontal PEEK flaps of even 20 cm X 20 cm X 5 mm would barely weigh 250g providing more comfort to the patient. PEEK doesn’t transmit heat to brain like other metallic (titanium) implants.
Convenient and Timely Delivery.
Being the only medical PEEK 3D printing facility in the country, we strive to deliver products at a maximum of 10 days within the country and 14 days within the region (working days, after receiving the complete set of CT images according to the required protocol and confirmed payment). You can rely on us to deliver the implants on time so you can plan the procedure at a time convenient for you and your patient.
Resistant to heat and radiation.
PEEK is a semi crystalline thermoplastic with excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties. It has a glass transition temperature of 143 °C (289 °F) and a melting temperature of 343 °C (662 °F). PEEK is used to fabricate items which demand robustness such as bearings, piston parts, pumps and reinforcing rods. Our Accuplasty® flaps can withstand any form of sterilization from wet/dry heat sterilization to Gamma irradiation without causing any deformity.
Non-Magnetic and Radiolucent – No Artifacts in CT/MRI.
They are translucent to X-rays and nonmagnetic and do not create artifacts in CT or MR images, hence facilitating postoperative diagnostic monitoring with imaging, which is crucial in post-traumatic oncological and neurosurgical
Lowest Complication Rate – Quicker Recovery.
Long term evidence of PEEK cranioplasty shows lower postoperative complication rates following PEEK cranioplasty versus autologous grafts. Lower implant failure rates are observed with PEEK versus titanium mesh implants.
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