3D printing breast external prosthesis and its manufacturing method

Abstract

The invention discloses a 3D printed breast external prosthesis and manufacturing method, and the method comprises the steps of using an ArtecTm Eva 3D scanner for panorama scanning before breast resection, after breast resection clearing and after breast cancer integrated treatment; obtaining related data; then carrying out digital modeling, and performing 3D image processing through Artec Studio; generating an accurate digital model through by clicking cloud through scanning spots using Geomagic Studio; producing a 3D printed breast external prosthesis blank by reproducing the digital model through 3D printing by means of the 3D printing apparatus, and producing a 3D printed breast external prosthesis by spraying a skin-friendly soft housing on the surface of the 3D printed breast external prosthesis; and adjusting and maintaining the 3D printed breast external prosthesis as necessary in the wearing process. The comfort level, appearance and product quality of the breast prosthesis can be improved; breast original profile can be recovered; huge market potential is provided because a lot of people have actual demand.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the technical field of 3D printing, in particular to a 3D printed breast external prosthesis and a manufacturing method thereof. Background technique [0002] Breast cancer has become the most common malignant tumor in women. According to WHO statistics, there were 1.7 million new cases of breast cancer in the world in 2012, of which 550,000 died of breast cancer. For humans, breast development is the most important secondary sexual characteristic of women. In addition to the function of nurturing offspring, breasts also have important meanings in aesthetics, psychology and sociology. With the public opinion publicity that many celebrities have been exposed to breast cancer, the gradual improvement of women's awareness of preventive health care, and the continuous improvement of modern breast surgery medical diagnosis and treatment technology, more and more women have been diagnosed with breast cancer and have undergone total...

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Problems solved by technology

Although there are several brands of external breast implants available on the market, and there is a certain degree of freedom in the choice of size (large, medium, small) and shape (bowl shape, teardrop shape, etc.), but Due to the serious homogeneity of these prostheses in terms of structure (the basic structure adopts the form of silica gel / latex entity or the above-mentioned material shell wrapping different kinds of liquid contents), the following defects or deficiencies are unavoidable in the actual wearing process: 1. Symmetry Poor sex: due to individual differences in patients, it is impossible for traditional breast prosthesis to be highly symmetrical with the shape of the healthy breast; 2. Poor comfort: due to structural limitations, traditional breast prosthesis is usually heavier than the healthy breast. Wearing it for a long time may cause additional burden to the user; 3. Large difference in appearance: the traditional breast prosthesis and the healthy side breast have obvious differences in color appearance and texture, which may cause counterproductive wearing effect; 4. Skin compatibility is relatively low. Poor: The skin contact surface between the traditional breast prosthesis and the chest wall has poor histocompatibility, and poor contact may also cause the prosthesis to loosen and shift, or the fit is too tight, resulting in poor air permeability and affecting the wearing experience; 5. Poor durability : Due to inherent deficiencies in structure, traditional breast prosthesis may be in danger of rupture when the wearer participates in strenuous exercise, or is accidentally punctured by a sharp object or hit by an external force; 6. The cost of use varies greatly: different manufacturers, traditional price There is a lack of uniform standards in the production of breast implants, and there are large differences in raw materials, quality control and after-sales service, which may lead to potential safety hazards

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