Regenerative medicine

Using 3D bioprinting to rebuild bone: main challenges and future possibilities

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Abstract

Three-dimensional bioprinting offers unprecedented control over the spatial distribution of cells and biomaterials for bone regeneration.

  • Bioprinting enables the production of anatomically customized grafts with complex microarchitecture and biological functionality.
  • Current preclinical outcomes are encouraging, yet significant challenges remain in mechanical performance and control over cellular environments.
  • There is a lack of standardization in bioprinting technologies, impacting the reliability of outcomes.
  • Trade-offs exist between printing resolution and scalability, affecting the practical application of bioprinted constructs.
  • No clinical trials have been conducted to investigate bioprinted bone constructs, indicating ongoing translational challenges.

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The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties. No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript.
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