3D printing technology in medicine - review

Abstract

This paper presents a review of 3D printing technology in medical application, materials used in 3D bioprinting, benefits, challenges as well as the future of additive manufacturing in medicine. This technology is going to revolutionize medicine, the flexibility of 3D printing allows designers to make changes easily without the need to set up additional equipment or tools. 3D bioprinting have a promising potential in organ transplantations and help to overcome in donor shortages issue. Printed highly accurate 3D model depending on the patient’s MRI or CT scans, help the surgeons to planning before surgery and have more successful operations, as well as reduce time in the operating room.