Published On May 1st, 2019, Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, signed an agreement of research cooperation with Mrs. Peeranoot Lohwongwatana, Managing Director of Meticuly Co., Ltd. and Prof. Supot Teachavorasinskun, Dean of Faculty of Engineering Chulalongkorn University, for the research collaboration in developing the innovative titanium mandible reconstruction device.
With the integration of the knowledge, the device is designed with the expertise of medical and engineering fields, and fabricated with titanium 3D printing technology. This device is developed to use with patients that need mandible reconstructive surgery. The objective of research collaboration also aims to commercialize the invention after the development phase is finished with a will to make the devices reach Thai citizens thoroughly.
Photo courtesy of Meticuly Co., Ltd.
