3D work.
Various work including digital fossil reconstruction, 3D modeling, 3D prints and more.
These models can be used in various ways including animations, interactive applications, patient education, and more.
Digital Fossil Reconstruction of Homunculus patagonicus
This project was completed using a micro-CT scan of a fossil specimen of Homunculus patagonicus provided by the Center for Functional Anatomy and Evolution (FAE), at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Three-dimensional data of the specimen (MPM-PV 17453) were obtained from computed tomography. The data was segmented using Dragonfly ORS, sediment was removed manually in Cinema 4D, and the fossil was reconstructed using ZBrush.
For more information on this research click here.
Pre-surgical Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM) Therapy Models
Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) therapy relies on a critical time frame while hyaluronic acid in an infant is highest. The ideal time frame to begin is one to two weeks after birth and before six weeks of age. Because of this timing, it is crucial for parents to understand and practice taping the NAM device to ensure proper tissue alignment.
These models were created to help parents practice and become more comfortable taping the NAM device on 3D printed models before they apply the device with their child. For this project I digitally sculpted four infant heads at different ages in ZBrush. I used a 3D scan of a patient’s unilateral cleft palate impression to create the progressive models from birth to post cleft lip and palate operation after using NAM therapy.
3D printed models with display and taping instructions
3D Instruments
Digitally modeled instruments using Cinema4D.
Circular Stapler
Bovie