Otobone®: Three-dimensional printed Temporal Bone Biomodel for Simulation of Surgical Procedures

Abstract Introduction The anatomy of the temporal bone is complex due to the large number of structures and functions grouped in this small bone space, which do not exist in any other region in the human body. With the difficulty of obtaining anatomical parts and the increasing number of ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors, there was a need to create alternatives as real as possible for training otologic surgeons. Objective Developing a technique to produce temporal bonemodels that allow them to maintain the external and internal anatomical features faithful to the natural bone. Methods F...