Medical and surgical 3D printing: innovation and precision for practitioners

3D printing has become an essential tool across medical and surgical disciplines. It allows healthcare professionals to design, visualise and manufacture bespoke medical devices or anatomical models directly from clinical imaging data. Twin 3D supports hospitals, clinics and university centres in adopting these technologies, offering certified software solutions and comprehensive technical support.

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Orthopaedic surgery: designing and planning with precision

3D printing is used to design implants and surgical guides tailored to the patient’s anatomy. Printed anatomical models enable surgical teams to plan and rehearse their procedures in order to reduce operating times and surgical risks.

Maxillofacial surgery: modelling and reconstructing with accuracy

Additive manufacturing facilitates preoperative planning and bone reconstruction, such as mandibular reconstruction using fibula flaps. Printed skull or mandible models make it possible to fit fixation plates and prepare surgical procedures with great accuracy.

ENT surgery: customising devices and simulating procedures

In otorhinolaryngology, 3D is used for surgical planning and for the design of auditory implants, surgical guides and anatomical simulators intended for training and operative planning.

Neurosurgery: anticipating complex procedures

3D-printed brain and vascular models provide a better understanding of critical structures and help anticipate high-risk areas. These tools are used to plan neurosurgical procedures and to develop neural stimulation devices. These anatomical reconstructions also make it possible to simulate in vitro the behaviour of therapeutic devices (fluid simulation).

Interventional radiology: from medical image to physical model

3D software transforms imaging data (CT, MRI, CBCT) into usable and/or tangible models. These supports facilitate procedure planning, rehearsal of surgical techniques, training, and the development of specific surgical instruments. It is also an innovative way to inform patients and to obtain their informed consent.

Dental surgery: manufacturing with reliability and traceability

In dentistry, 3D makes it possible to produce splints, surgical guides, anatomical models, crowns and bridges with a high degree of repeatability. Dental laboratories benefit from increased precision, lower costs and better management of the digital workflow.

Cardiology and cardiac surgery: planning and training from real anatomy

3D-generated cardiac models offer a realistic view of the patient’s anatomy for planning complex procedures or for surgical training. These tools facilitate communication between medical teams and enhance operative safety. They also help support the choice of therapeutic strategies and allow them to be tested through in vitro simulation.