College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2024-06-04 07:34:30
Major
Biomedical Engineering
Honors Course
BMEN 491
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2024
Abstract
Cleft lip and palate are very common birth defects where the roof of a baby's mouth and lip do not form properly while in the womb. Babies born with cleft lip or palate can undergo surgery after going through a process to make the initial gap smaller through incrementally smaller, retainer-like appliances. We will be trying to find a way to improve the pre-surgery process by implementing 3D printing. We will be performing this research for a craniofacial orthodontist at Akron Children's Hospital. We hope that our success will lead to a decrease in the amount of time spent making the appliances and a decrease in the frequency of appointments for patients. We will be implementing a standard design process for medical devices and our knowledge of biomedical engineering to accomplish these goals.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Justin Baker
First Reader
Stephen Paterson
Second Reader
Dr. Ge Zhang
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Hossein Tavana
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Brunow, Hannah; Reinbolt, Drew; Troyer, Rhonda; and Miller, Christian, "Infant Molds for Cleft Deformities" (2024). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1863.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1863
Included in
Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation Commons, Orthodontics and Orthodontology Commons, Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics Commons