Rebuilding bone with 3D printer

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I thought this was an endearing article and wondered if it could be used for children.
http://3dprintingindustry.com/2015/10/22/zimbabwean-man-receives-facial-reconstruction-with-help-from-3d-systems/
 
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The problem with children is that their bones are still growing, any modification of bone structure would lead to undesirable deformation and improper calcification of cartilage.