A cranial plate that follows the patient's cranial vault based on the CT data. Manufacturing from 4 business days after approval.
We reconstruct the geometry from the CT — by mirroring the healthy side or reconstructing the curvature of the vault. The surgeon approves the shape, thickness and fixation before manufacturing.
A detailed comparison of PEEK · titanium · PMMA is in the technical section below.
Every plate is designed for the specific defect and checked on an anatomical model before shipment.
Bonabyte device photographs and 3D renders. Manufactured individually from the patient's CT.
PEEK, titanium and PMMA (bone cement) are used for cranioplasty. The choice is driven by the clinical task; the decision is made by the physician.
| Criterion | PEEK | Titanium | PMMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiolucency | Radiolucent; usually makes postoperative imaging follow-up easier | Radiopaque, artefacts are possible | High |
| Strength | High | Very high | Medium |
| Osseointegration | Low | Higher; porous SLM structures | Low |
| Manufacturing | Patient-specific, based on CT | Patient-specific, based on CT | Intraoperatively or using a patient-specific guide |
Summary data on complications and outcomes (including a comparison of PEEK and titanium) can be found in the literature at the end of the page. The choice depends on the clinical task: defect size, the need for imaging follow-up and loading.
Building the implant from the CT, with bone and implant contours shown on the slices.
Fixation points and screws are planned in advance.
Comparing plan with outcome and assessing the fit after surgery.
A correct CT scan speeds up planning and reduces rework. Download the protocol for this speciality and include a link to the DICOM when you send it.
PEEK is radiolucent and usually makes postoperative imaging follow-up easier than metal constructs; it provides an anatomical fit based on the CT, and its thickness can be varied to match the bone. Titanium offers strength, lightweight mesh structures, osseointegration and the manufacture of both bulky and thin devices. The choice of material is determined by the clinical task and the physician's decision.
Manufacturing takes from 4 business days after the implant is approved. The engineer confirms the exact timeline after reviewing the CT and agreeing the design.
PEEK plates can be modified during surgery if necessary. Even so, the shape and fit are agreed in advance to keep intraoperative adjustment to a minimum.
MSCT with full coverage of the defect and the healthy contralateral side for mirroring, slice thickness 0.5–0.625 mm, increment ≤1 mm, gantry 0°, DICOM format. Details are in the CT protocols section.
Bonabyte designs and manufactures the device according to the treating physician's plan. Medical decisions are made by the surgeon.
These publications are provided as a reference for professionals. They relate to the topic of this section and are not a guarantee of the outcome in any particular case; applicability is determined by the treating physician. The list should be reviewed and expanded by a clinical specialist.
The information on this website is intended for healthcare professionals and does not constitute medical advice, a public offer or a guarantee of clinical outcome. Bonabyte devices are custom-made medical devices designed for a specific clinical task; their applicability depends on the CT data, the anatomy, the condition of the soft tissues, the surgical access and the operative plan. The final decision on the use of a device is made by the treating physician. Contraindications exist and an individual assessment of the clinical situation is required.