Study on Knowledge and Acceptability of Custom Implants Manufactured by Selective Laser Sintering Method from Biocompatible Materials with Human Body

Authors

  • C. Ș. Miron-Borzan Tehnical University of Cluj-Napoca, Department of Manufacture Engineering, Bdul Muncii 103-105, 400641 Cluj-Napoca
  • Cristina Borzan University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu HaÅ£ieganu, 8 Victor Babes Street 400012 Cluj-Napoca Cluj-Napoca
  • Cristina Borzan University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu HaÅ£ieganu, 8 Victor Babes Street 400012 Cluj-Napoca Cluj-Napoca
  • L. Vincze University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu HaÅ£ieganu, 8 Victor Babes Street 400012 Cluj-Napoca Cluj-Napoca
  • L. Vincze University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu HaÅ£ieganu, 8 Victor Babes Street 400012 Cluj-Napoca Cluj-Napoca
  • C. Cosma Tehnical University of Cluj-Napoca, Department of Manufacture Engineering, Bdul Muncii 103-105, 400641 Cluj-Napoca
  • C. Cosma Tehnical University of Cluj-Napoca, Department of Manufacture Engineering, Bdul Muncii 103-105, 400641 Cluj-Napoca
  • A. Trif Tehnical University of Cluj-Napoca, Department of Manufacture Engineering, Bdul Muncii 103-105, 400641 Cluj-Napoca
  • A. Trif Tehnical University of Cluj-Napoca, Department of Manufacture Engineering, Bdul Muncii 103-105, 400641 Cluj-Napoca

Keywords:

biocompatible material, custom implant, marketing research

Abstract

Custom implants from biocompatible materials represent a viable alternative to medical devices currently used in the healthcare system. The survey based on an original questionnaire has tested the knowledge level and acceptability of the population regarding the use of customized implants.
The study showed a relatively good level of public knowledge regarding the existence of customized implants from biocompatible materials, the acceptability of their use was high, the main sources of information were the specialist and the family physicians.
The motivations of choosing to perform surgery in Romania's hospitals were different depending on the category of subjects surveyed (medicine students or the general population).

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Published

2015-09-03

Issue

2015: PLUS EDUCATION Volume Special Issue

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Articles