 3D scanning and advanced manufacturing are being investigated as a cheaper and more personalized method of fabricating reconstructive treatments for patients with congenital facial anomalies, such as microtea. The study found that the iPhone can accurately 3D scan the ear using between 30 to 60 photographs, with shorter processing time compared to traditional approaches. This article was authored by Maureen T. Ross, Weena Cruz, Trent L. Brooks Richards, and others.