Cranial Reconstruction

Patient-specific cranial implants are individual medical devices to correct cranial defects. Each implant is designed to exactly meet the needs of a particular patient based on 3D image data obtained by CT examination. Different technologies and materials are used for the production of implants, depending on the needs and health condition of each patient. The implants are fixed to the cranium with the aid of standard means, such as: fixation splints, craniofixes, stitches, etc. Cranium-cutting guides are used for exact resection of the cranium in combination with implantation.

BoneForm (BFC)

BoneForm (BFC)

The implant is made of the bone cement (PMMA) in a special mould directly during the surgery, in the operating room, under sterile conditions. The mould is tailor-made to the particular patient according to 3D image data obtained by CT examination. It is CNC machined from a certified polymer.

The mould may be re-used to create the implant in case of infection, accident or another kind of complications. In order to suppress a risk of infection, the implant can be made of bone cement with antibiotic.

Titanium Cranial Implant (TCI)

Titanium Cranial Implant (TCI)

This implant is exactly designed in compliance with the needs of the particular patient according to 3D image data obtained by CT examination. It is made by 3D printing technology from the Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy, which is certified, and has a high strength as well as outstanding biocompatibility. The technology and material employed make it possible for efficiently correcting very large and geometrically complex cranial defects.

PEEK Cranial Implant (PCI)

PEEK Cranial Implant (PCI)

This is the highest standard of quality in individual cranial implants. It is exactly designed to meet the needs of a particular patient according to 3D image data obtained by CT examination. It is produced by exact 3D CNC machining from the certified PEEK-OPTIMATM biocompatible polymer made by the company Invibio. It is one of the best currently available materials for implants regarding both its mechanical and thermal properties on the one hand, and biocompatibility and chemical resistance on the other hand.

Cranium-Cutting Guide

Cranium-Cutting Guide

A cranium-cutting guide enables us to carry out and exact resection of the injured cranial bone and the reconstruction of the defect with the aid of a cranial implant, all in a single surgery. The typical instances include oncological cases, bone infection or trauma when the cranium need not remain open.

Such a guide may be combined with all types of cranial implants. Both the guide and the cranial implant are exactly designed to meet the needs of a particular patient according to 3D image data obtained by CT examination. It is made by CNC machining or 3D printing from certified polymers or, for titanium cranial implants, by 3D printing from titanium.

Examples of Cranial
Reconstruction

Reconstruction of a double cranial defect. The implants are formed during the surgery, from bone cement in moulds.
Reconstruction of a lateral cranial defect. The implant is formed during the surgery from bone cement in a mould.
Reconstruction of a lateral frontal cranial defect. The components of a divided implant are formed during the surgery from bone cement in moulds.
Reconstruction of a large frontal cranial defect. The components of a divided implant are formed during the surgery from bone cement in moulds.
Reconstruction of a large lateral cranial defect with the aid of a PEEK implant.
Reconstruction of a frontal cranial defect with the aid of a PEEK implant.
Reconstruction of a large frontal cranial defect with the aid of a PEEK implant.
Reconstruction of a cranial defect with the aid of a thin titanium implant.
Reconstruction of a lateral cranial defect with the aid of a thin titanium implant.
Reconstruction of an occipital cranial defect with the aid of a thin titanium implant.