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Turtle Receives First-Ever 3D Printed Titanium Jaw Implant of Its Kind

Posted by Soulskill on from the also-is-not-a-ninja dept.

ErnieKey writes: A wounded loggerhead turtle showed up in Turkey, with significant damage to its upper and lower jaws. It was taken to the Sea Turtle Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation Center at Pamukkale University (PAU) for help. The PAU team, working with BTech Innovation, was able to make a 3D printed titanium jaw implant for the turtle. The operation was a success, and the patient — the world's first sea turtle to receive a 3D printed implant — is recovering.

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  1. Re:3D printing titanium by wonkey_monkey · · Score: 3, Informative

    Sintering, perhaps?

    Put down a thin layer of titanium powder, flash over it with a laser to fuse powder particles together. Add another layer of powder, repeat.

    Whether or not you call that 3D printing, well...

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