KLS Martin is currently the only company to provide planning, design, and implant production under one roof. With a variety of advanced software dedicated to planning and production, we happily specialize in all aspects of Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction.
Cranial implants are available in PEEK, Titanium Mesh or Solid Titanium with holes
PEEK recesses can be milled into PEEK for a low profile construct
Marking guides additively manufactured from Polyamide are also available
Additively manufactured implants are available for orbital and maxillary reconstruction
Mirroring of unaffected anatomy and volumetric analysis are very valuable for orbital plates
Based on radiographic evidence margins are established and resections are set on the planning call.
Low profile, 3D printed resection guides with fixation and predictive screw holes are designed and produced to facilitate in the planned resection.
Following resection, the unaffected, contralateral anatomy is mirrored to the affected side allowing recreation of the patient’s most natural, aesthetic appearance.
The mirroring allows for anatomical restoration of the mandibular contour, using our proprietary SLM technology.
Additionally, a ledge is designed on the lingual aspect of the plate, which supports the vertical height of the graft close to the occlusal plane to ease dental implant rehabilitation. This equates to less bone graft harvested when compared to a double-barrel reconstruction and thus, less donor site morbidity.
Mandible reconstruction plates are available supporting grafts from a variety of sites
Use of a temporary condylar prosthesis can be combined with the construction plate if needed
“Ustyle” 3D printed Ti Alloy plates are available
Mandible plates are available with locking functionality
Detailed anatomical segmentation allows for precise placement of screw holes
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Selective laser sintering and stereolithography also count as generative manufacturing processes. Selective laser sintering (SLS) follows the same functional principle as selective laser melting, the difference being that the starting materials used are all materials with thermoplastic properties. Resin powder (e.g. polyamide (PA)) is a frequently used material. Drilling and marking gauges or anatomical models are manufactured using this method.
In stereolithography (SLA), the workpiece is positioned in a photopolymer liquid bath (e.g. epoxy resin) in which it is slowly immersed deeper and deeper. During each step, a laser passes over the starting material to harden it in thin layers in order to create the desired shape.
The stereolithography process is the 3D printing process that has been in use for the longest amount of time, so we have gained a considerable amount of experience. In general, this method is used for fabricating anatomical models.
PEEK, titanium mesh and solid titanium implants are fabricated with proven, conventional manufacturing processes. This includes deep-drawing, milling, turning and machining.