In May, 38-year-old Mr. Zhou was working in Ethiopia when his life was disrupted; he was shot twice, once in the leg and then once in his face. He survived, but was in bad shape, and ultimately was admitted to the Red Cross Hospital in Xi'an, China, where doctors were able to evaluate his situation. ENT specialist Longgang Gong used CT and X-ray data to create a 3D printed model of Zhou's mandible in order to assess the damage and approach. This model allowed for the creation of a 3D printed titanium mandible implant that would exactly fit Zhou's face. Following a successful surgery yesterday, Zhou is expected to make a full recovery with restored mandibular function and appearance. Read more about this implant here: http://3dprint.com/81882/3d-printed-mandible-shot/


Below is a photo of Zhou with the 3D printed mandibular model: