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WHAT ARE CUSTOM CRANIAL IMPLANTS?
Custom cranial implants are patient-specific prosthetic plates designed to restore missing or damaged portions of the skull. These implants are digitally engineered using the patient's CT scan and manufactured using medical-grade PMMA, ensuring a perfect anatomical match.
They are used when skull defects occur due to:
Trauma or road accidents
Tumor removal surgery (post-craniectomy)
Bone infection or osteomyelitis
Congenital deformities
Failed or resorbed previous implants
Cosmetic contour irregularities
Unlike traditional titanium meshes or manually shaped grafts, patient-specific implants match the exact curvature, thickness, and contour of the original skull, resulting in a more natural look and safer long-term healing.
WHY CUSTOM IMPLANTS ARE NEEDED
Skull defects can have multiple consequences:
Increased risk of brain injury
Asymmetry or deformation of the head
Chronic pain or pressure
Psychological distress
Difficulty in daily activities
A custom cranial implant provides the ideal solution by:
✔ Restoring skull integrity
✔ Protecting neurostructures
✔ Recreating natural head shape
✔ Improving self-confidence
✔ Enhancing postoperative comfort
OUR APPROACH: PRECISION, PERSONALISATION & PATIENT-CENTRIC CARE
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Advanced Digital Planning
We start with a 1 mm thin-cut CT scan (DICOM) to evaluate the defect. Using licensed medical modelling software, our biomedical engineers:
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Reconstruct the missing skull
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Mirror healthy anatomy to ensure symmetry
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Optimise curvature and thickness
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Plan screw fixation holes for secure placement
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Produce a digital blueprint for surgeon revie
This ensures millimetre-level precision before the implant is ever produced.
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3D Printing & Manufacturing
Once the design is approved, the implant is fabricated using high-quality, biocompatible PMMA.
Implant Features:
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Pre-defined screw holes
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Smooth inner surface for brain safety
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Contoured outer surface for natural aesthetics
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Sterile, surgery-ready delivery
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Radiopaque material for clear postoperative imaging
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Long-term biocompatibility
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Every implant benefits from expert input:
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Neurosurgeons
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Plastic surgeons
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Radiologists
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Biomedical engineers
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Rehabilitation specialists
This unified planning process ensures:
✔ Structural integrity
✔ Aesthetic accuracy
✔ Safety in complex defects
✔ Smooth intraoperative handling
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BENEFITS OF CUSTOM PMMA CRANIAL IMPLANTS
Natural & Symmetrical Appearance
Restores the original shape of the skull.
Improved Brain Protection
Stronger and safer than hand-moulded alternatives.
Reduced Discomfort & Pressure Relief
Precision fit reduces complications and long-term pain.
Clear Postoperative Imaging
PMMA avoids distortion in CT and MRI scans.
Perfect Anatomical Fit
Designed from your CT scan for exact curvature & contour.
Affordable & Reliable
More cost-effective than many metal-based implants.
Faster Surgery Time
Drop-in fit reduces intraoperative adjustments.
Lower Revision Rates
Digitally planned implants yield more predictable outcomes.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM CUSTOM SKULL IMPLANTS?
If a part of the skull is missing, irregular, bulging or sunken — a custom implant is the safest and most architecture aesthetic solution.
