OBJECTIVE: This report describes the design and printing of personalized nasal stents for cleft lip using 3-dimensional (3D) technology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used silicone rubber to make the impressions, a 3D laser scanner to obtain 3D data, and Dental SG resin cartridges as printing material. We printed the personalized nasal stents using a photosensitive resin printer. RESULTS: We placed the stents in patients after cleft lip surgery. They enabled personalized adjustment and good anastomosis, with a low probability of slipping from the nasal cavity. CONCLUSION: With this technique, we can provide good nasal support for patients with cleft lip.
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