Individual Bone Implants Whose Structure Resembles That Of The Natural Bone Can Now Be Produced Easily

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 08:28 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Individual bone implants whose structure resembles that of the natural bone can now be produced quite easily. First, a simulation program calculates the bone's internal structure and porosity, then a rapid prototyping machine "bakes" the implant from metal powder.

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