Patient-specific cranial implants for cranioplasty
Custom 3D-printed PEEK, titanium and PMMA cranial implants designed from your patient's CT for skull defects after craniectomy, trauma and tumour surgery.
- CT to delivery
- 7 days
- Design review
- Surgeon-approved
- Implants delivered by our partners
- 4,500+
- Hospital delivery
- Pan-India
Custom cranioplasty for every skull defect
Patient-specific cranial implants are designed from each patient's CT to restore the skull's original contour. Because the implant matches the defect margins exactly, surgeons fix it in place without bending or trimming, which shortens surgery and improves the cosmetic result.
- Decompressive craniectomyDelayed cranioplasty after DC for raised intracranial pressure.
- Trauma & RTAReconstruction of comminuted and depressed skull fractures.
- Tumour resectionSingle- or two-stage reconstruction after meningioma and bone tumour excision.
- Infected or resorbed flapReplacement when the autologous bone flap cannot be used.
- Frontal & fronto-temporal defectsAesthetic-zone reconstruction including the orbital rim.
- Large and complex defectsBifrontal and hemicraniectomy defects planned in 3D.
Titanium, PEEK and PMMA cranial implants
| Property | Titanium | PEEK | PMMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form | Thin perforated mesh | Solid, CNC-machined | Moulded |
| Radiolucent | No | Yes | Yes |
| Imaging artefacts | Present on CT/MRI | Low | Minimal |
| Strength | Highest | High, bone-like stiffness | Moderate |
| Best suited to | Large defects, thin coverage | Aesthetic zones, follow-up imaging | Cost-conscious cases |
Bioresorbable option: we also supply patient-specific bioresorbable cranial implants in PCL-TCP (polycaprolactone–tricalcium phosphate), such as the Osteopore® PSI. Designed from the CT, the porous scaffold mimics cancellous bone, supports tissue and vascular ingrowth, and resorbs fully over time. It is fixed with plates and screws and used together with a bone graft or graft substitute.
Read our clinical guide: PEEK vs titanium cranioplasty: which is right for your patient? · Also see our 3D printed osseointegration titanium mesh and our titanium vs PEEK vs PMMA material guide.
From CT scan to operating room in 7 days
Upload CT scan
Upload the DICOM files securely on our website, or share a link or WhatsApp.
Design & review
The manufacturer's engineers design the implant and review it with you before production.
Manufacture & sterilise
Made in a certified medical-device facility.
Delivered to OR
Sterile, traceable and ready for surgery, typically within 7 days.
Cranioplasty cases
Case studies from our manufacturing partners.
Cranial implants: questions surgeons ask
What is a patient-specific cranial implant?
A patient-specific cranial implant is a custom skull plate designed from the patient's CT scan to fill a cranial defect exactly. It is 3D-printed in titanium or PEEK, or made in PMMA, and arrives ready to fix without intraoperative shaping.
When is a custom cranioplasty implant used?
Custom implants are used to reconstruct skull defects after decompressive craniectomy, trauma, tumour resection or infection, and when the patient's own bone flap cannot be replaced.
PEEK vs titanium cranioplasty: which should I choose?
PEEK is radiolucent, has bone-like stiffness and causes few imaging artefacts. Titanium mesh gives the highest strength in a thin, perforated form. The choice depends on defect size, scalp condition and follow-up imaging needs.
How quickly can a cranial PSI be delivered?
Typically within 7 days of receiving the CT, including design review with the surgeon. Timelines vary by manufacturer and material.
What CT scan is needed for cranioplasty planning?
A thin-slice head CT (1 mm or less) exported as DICOM, including the full defect and the opposite healthy side.
Have a case? Send us the scan.
Upload the CT scan with the case details. Our team replies within one working day with a design plan, manufacturer options and timeline.
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