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

Summary/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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