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3D-printed Jaw Helps Oral Cancer Survivor From Faridabad Eat Solid Food After 7 Years

3D-printed Jaw Helps Oral Cancer Survivor From Faridabad Eat Solid Food After 7 Years

Written by David

February 19, 2020

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A cancer survivor from Faridabad received one of the greatest gifts of his life when doctors from Fortis Hospital performed a jaw reconstruction surgery with a 3D-printed titanium jaw.

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According to reports, the man named Prabhjeet lost the right half of his jaw bone seven years back after he was diagnosed with oral cancer following which the jaw had to be removed by the doctors. Prabhjeet was on a liquid diet ever since, but in January this year, he received another chance when doctors at the Fortis Hospital suggested the surgery.

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As per reports, Prabhjeet was initially not sure about the surgery but doctors later convinced him for the reconstruction surger and he gave a go-ahead. In January this year, he went through the surgery successfully as doctors used 3D-printed titanium jaw to reconstruct the […]

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