3D-Printed Scaffolds and Biomaterials: Review of Alveolar Bone Augmentation and Periodontal Regeneration Applications

To ensure a successful dental implant therapy, the presence of adequate vertical and horizontal alveolar bone is fundamental. However, an insufficient amount of alveolar ridge in both dimensions is often encountered in dental practice due to the consequences of oral diseases and tooth loss. Although...

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Published in:International Journal of Dentistry 2016-01, Vol.2016 (2016), p.7-21
Main Authors: Asa’ad, Farah, Pagni, Giorgio, Pilipchuk, Sophia P., Giannì, Aldo Bruno, Giannobile, William V., Rasperini, Giulio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical materials
Blood clots
Cell adhesion & migration
Clinical trials
Dentistry
Odontologi
Review
Stem cells
Studies
Tissue engineering
Topography
Transplants & implants
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Summary:To ensure a successful dental implant therapy, the presence of adequate vertical and horizontal alveolar bone is fundamental. However, an insufficient amount of alveolar ridge in both dimensions is often encountered in dental practice due to the consequences of oral diseases and tooth loss. Although postextraction socket preservation has been adopted to lessen the need for such invasive approaches, it utilizes bone grafting materials, which have limitations that could negatively affect the quality of bone formation. To overcome the drawbacks of routinely employed grafting materials, bone graft substitutes such as 3D scaffolds have been recently investigated in the dental field. In this review, we highlight different biomaterials suitable for 3D scaffold fabrication, with a focus on “3D-printed” ones as bone graft substitutes that might be convenient for various applications related to implant therapy. We also briefly discuss their possible adoption for periodontal regeneration.
ISSN:1687-8728
1687-8736
DOI:10.1155/2016/1239842