Are dog prosthetics any different from humans’?

Animal prosthetics have to be individually tailored just like those with humans. It means factoring in the animal’s size, weight, height, stance, breed, and gait. Thus orthopedists study your pets’ movements. After getting enough information on this, they would try to mold a limb that will sync up with the others. 

The standard process is to make a plaster cast. This is already the first step to 3D printing as well. 

1. First up is to design the prosthetic based on photos and video. 
2. Then build it out with durable thermoplastics and metal. 
3. From there, they tweak the finer details by hand until it works with the animal. 

The process can take weeks because there’s also the matter of the amount of the limb that needs replacing. If the whole limb is gone and there’s no obvious point to attach a prosthetic, it could get much trickier.

Prosthetics are being made through the help of x-ray, MRI, or CT scanning. These are being converted into digital .stl 3D print files.

Standard implants are often not enough for some patients. Surgeons had to perform bone surgeries. Sometimes even with the use of scalpels and drills to change implants. Surgeries take time because of this. With 3D printers, it is much easier to personalize an implant. No need to shave pieces of metal and plastic to the desired shape, size, and fit. 

3D printing has also had a transformative effect on simpler medical requirements.

Customizing dog braces with 3D2GO

You’ve seen dogs with teeth out of control. You don’t know how it’s even possible for them to eat. Having orthodontia issues in your dog’s mouth can be a real problem. One you might need to talk to your veterinarian about. 

Many breeds typically have odd teeth. Breeds with short faces or shorter snouts have teeth protruding from their jaw. This is typical of dogs. It shouldn’t be a problem unless the teeth are painful or hitting other teeth or soft tissue.

If your dog has teeth that hit other teeth or soft tissue when they chew or bark, your veterinarian can advise you on braces for your dog . Because dogs’ mouths vary in shape and size, your dog may end up with an orthodontic device that looks different or very similar to braces people get.

This is where 3D2GO’s 3D printing service comes in. We can either work directly with the vet or you, as the owner. After receiving the measurements and all other requirements, you can go ahead and leave us a quote.

 

The best 3d printing prosthetics achieved in the Philippines

Approaches to how we solve medical problems are constantly evolving. New gear and gadgets are being invented to better our health and well-being. One of the most revolutionary change is the use of 3D printing in the medical field.

From prosthetics, medical, even those who are still in practice. All take advantage of 3D services.

Prosthetics are very expensive and it takes a long time to make one. However, with the help of 3D printing technology, it’s more accessible today. Now even pets get the luxury of feeling complete once again. 

Have your fur babies experienced limb loss? Looking for advice and support on different types of prostheses or rehabilitation? At 3D2GO you don’t have to go through the experience of losing a limb alone.

Just get in touch with us and ask us for a quote for your own animal prosthetics!

Send us files in .obj or .stil format in our email address management@my3d.com.ph. You can also reach us through our Facebook and Instagram pages today!