Cutting Guide | 3DIncredible

How We Plan, Design, and Made

Imaging

Detailed images (CT scans, CBCT) are used to create a 3D virtual reconstructed model of the patient's unique anatomy, such as the jaw and lower and upper limb structures.

Surgical Planning and Guide Design

Specialized FDA and CE-approved software allows engineers to perform virtual surgery on the 3D model, planning precise bone cuts and implant placements. A cutting guide is designed to fit snugly onto the patient’s bone, guiding the surgeon's tools during the procedure.

3D Printing and Post-Processing

The guide is 3D printed using biocompatible materials such as resin or Titanium Alloy (TI6AL4V ELI). After printing, it is cleaned, cured to enhance durability and biocompatibility, and finally sterilized for surgical use.

Benefits of Custom Cutting Guides

Increased Accuracy

The patient-specific design, virtual planning significantly reduce the risk of errors and enhance the precision of bone resections & reconstructions.

Reduced Operative Time

With the detailed guidance provided by the guides, surgeons can perform procedures more efficiently, potentially leading to shorter surgery time.

Minimally Invasive Procedures

The accuracy of the guides allows for smaller incisions, minimizing surgical trauma and potentially improving recovery times.

Improved Patient Outcomes

The enhanced precision and reduced trauma contribute to better aesthetic and functional results for the patient.

Materials Used

Medical Resins

These are commonly used due to their excellent biocompatibility and their ability to withstand high-temperature sterilization processes, making them ideal for most surgical cutting guides.

Metal Medical Grade (Titanium)

For cases requiring enhanced strength and durability—such as complex procedures or denser bone structures—biocompatible metals like Titanium (TI6AL4V ELI) are utilized.

Surgical Guides

Surgical Guides for Orthopaedic Procedures

Instruments aimed at increasing the effectiveness of joint reconstructions, bone adjustments and fractures’ treatment are referred to as orthopaedic surgical guides. They are bio models which are developed by means of 3D imaging and CAD/CAM technologies.