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Developing a 3D colour image reproduction system for additive manufacturing of facial prostheses

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In this study, a new 3D colour image reproduction system is proposed for the automated and accurate additive manufacturing of soft tissue facial prostheses. A framework of 3D colour image reproduction was defined and a protocol for each sub-process was developed for this specific application. Colour management processes were developed and integrated into the proposed 3D image reproduction system; colour profiles for both the 3dMD photogrammetry system and the Z Corp Z510 3D printer were established utilising conventional colour reproduction techniques for 2D images. The soft tissue prototypes of both nose and ear prostheses were produced using the proposed system. The quality of prostheses was evaluated. The results show that the protocol used in the 3D manufacturing process was capable of producing accurate skin colour with fine textures and 3D shape, with significant savings in both time and cost.

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  1. Academic Unit of Restorative Dentistry, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Claremont Crescent, Sheffield, S10 2TA, UK

    Kaida Xiao, Faraedon Zardawi & Richard van Noort

  2. Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Sulaimani, Zanko Street, Slemani, Iraq

    Faraedon Zardawi

  3. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Manchester, Coupland III Building, Coupland Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK

    Julian M. Yates

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Xiao, K., Zardawi, F., van Noort, R. et al. Developing a 3D colour image reproduction system for additive manufacturing of facial prostheses. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 70, 2043–2049 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-013-5448-1

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