State of the art biofabrication technologies and materials for bone tissue engineering. Issue 3 (14th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pereira, Taciana; Prendergast, Margaret E; Solorzano, Ricky
• Is Part Of: Journal of 3D printing in medicine. Volume 2:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 103
• Page End: 113
• Publication Date: 2018-08-14
• Subjects: 3D bioprinting -- biocompatibility -- bone regeneration -- Hyperelastic Bone™ -- osteoinduction -- tissue engineering; Three-dimensional imaging in medicine -- Periodicals; Three-dimensional printing -- Periodicals; Medical technology -- Periodicals; Medical innovations -- Periodicals; Biomedical Technology; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Medical innovations; Medical technology; Three-dimensional imaging in medicine; Three-dimensional printing; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 610.28
• DOI: 10.2217/3dp-2018-0003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2059-4755

Abstract

Bone tissue engineering is a field whose relevance is paramount, especially for the treatment of musculoskeletal-related disabilities. Failure of conventional methods to create physiologically relevant bone materials has prompted exploring several 3D-printing and additive manufacturing processes, including bioprinting, selective laser sintering, electrospinning and stereolithography. These technologies emerged in conjunction with new materials such as Hyperelastic Bone™, graphene and thermoplastics coupled with cell-laden hydrogels. This work will review these current state-of-the-art materials and technologies, their impact on advancements in bone tissue engineering and will highlight future considerations for the field.