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The aims of this study were to introduce a novel and low-cost technique using a single standard three-dimensional (3D) skull model to guide the polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) cranioplasty flap production and to evaluate the functional and cosmetic outcomes.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Methods\u2003We retrospectively evaluated 47 cases of PMMA cranioplasty in the period from February 2019 to June 2022. A single standard 3D skull model was used to make the PMMA cranioplasty flaps. The overall cost of this PMMA implant was compared with that of other available cranioplasty implants. The functional and cosmetic outcomes were evaluated postoperatively.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Results\u2003The mean age of our patients was 37.17\u2009\u00b1\u200913.83 years and the age range was 17 to 63 years. The primary cause of surgery was trauma in the majority of cases (n\u2009=\u200931, 65.96%). The mean operative time was 78.55\u2009\u00b1\u200919.82\u2009minutes. The cosmetic results were very satisfying in 46 of 47 (97.87%) patients and moderately satisfying in 1 (2.12%) patient. Overall, there were three (6.38%) complications.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Conclusion\u2003Our technique provides excellent functional and cosmetic outcomes. The overall surgical cost of these PMMA implants was lower than that of the other available cranioplasty implants. 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