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UK's First 3D Printed Facial Prosthesis Gives Hope

6/18/2025

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After a devastating drunk driving accident in 2021, cyclist Dave Richards received a groundbreaking 3D printed facial prosthesis at the Bristol 3D Medical Centre. This pioneering NHS facility, the first of its kind in the UK, merges cutting-edge 3D imaging with expert reconstructive care, offering hope and healing to trauma patients like Dave.

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After a devastating drunk driving accident in 2021, cyclist Dave Richards received a groundbreaking 3D printed facial prosthesis at the Bristol 3D Medical Centre. This pioneering NHS facility, the first of its kind in the UK, merges cutting-edge 3D imaging with expert reconstructive care, offering hope and healing to trauma patients like Dave.