# 3D-Printed Jaws This 3D-Printed Jaw Was Made For An Indian Cancer Patient By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-jaw References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/3d-printing-upper-jaw-prosthetic-cancer/34303/) & [blog.df3d](http://blog.df3d.com/osteo3d-does-a-live-medical-case-in-bangalore-india-using-3dprinting/) An Indian cancer patient has received a groundbreaking treatment that has seen him have his upper jaw replaced by a [partly 3D-printed jaw prosthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooth-replacement). The 41-year-old resident of Bengaluru was diagnosed with cancer of the palate, with surgeons forced to remove his upper jaw, leaving parts of his nose and mouth exposed. The prosthetic was developed by Osteo3D, a Bengaluru-based company backed by the df3d design group. Osteo3D specializes in [3D printing solutions with healthcare applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-resin). Osteo3D used a CT scan to create a 3D reconstruction of the patient's face, before printing a replica of his mouth. The model was able to fully simulate joint movements and open properly, getting rid of the difficulties of creating a mold from the patient's real jaw. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Medical 3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced 3D printing techniques for medical applications, enabling customized prosthetics and implants. - **Healthcare Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize technology to improve healthcare treatments and solutions, such as developing personalized medical devices. - **Precision Medicine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore precision medicine approaches using 3D printing to create tailored medical interventions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace 3D printing technology to revolutionize the production of medical devices, offering improved functionality and customization. - **Biotechnology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine 3D printing techniques with biotechnology advancements to create groundbreaking solutions for medical treatments. - **Healthcare Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate 3D printing capabilities into healthcare services, providing patients with tailored and efficient treatment options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patented 3D-Printed Bone Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3d-bone.md) - [3D-Printed Pelvic Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelvic-implants.md) - [3D-Printed Medical Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ossiform.md) - [3D-Printed Bone Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellaseno.md) - [3D Printed Medical Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronology.md) - [Desktop Medical 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einstein-dental.md) - [AI-Powered Dental Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-predict.md) - [Ultra-Strong Dental Resins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-health.md) - [3D Medicine Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doserx1.md)