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Cranial defects are repaired for esthetics, functional, morphological and psychological benefit of the affected patients. Purpose of a cranioplast is to prevent trauma to brain tissue, improve the cranial contour, symmetry and esthetics along with pain reduction. This technique describes the innovative use of a multicamera 3D face scanning software for obtaining a 3D face model of a road traffic accident patient for cranioplast fabrication. Advantage of this technique is that it is quick and easy and allows complete face scan under 10 s.
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Rationale: Traumatic brain injury is the most common cause of cranial defects. Cranioplasty is the surgical intervention performed to repair cranial defects. The purpose of a cranioplast is to protect the underlying brain tissues, reduce pain, and improve calvarial contour and symmetry. Patient Concerns: This case report describes the management of an ambulatory aided patient who met with a road traffic accident and had undergone decompressive craniectomy. Diagnosis: Noncontrast computed tomography confirmed the frontal cranial defect and was planned for decompressive craniectomy. Treatment Plan: An innovative multi-camera three-dimensional (3D) face-scanning software (Bellus 3D) was used for facial scanning to obtain a 3D face model and fabrication of 3D model using rich presence technology. Outcomes: The wax pattern was then fabricated on a 3D-prototyped model and a customised polymethylmethacrylate cranioplast was fabricated. Take-Away Lessons: his method with the added advantage of rapid prototyping technology resulted in prosthesis with good aesthetics and better fit.
