scholarly journals Promotion of tendon growth into implant through pore-size design of a Ti-6Al-4 V porous scaffold prepared by 3D printing

2021 ◽  
Vol 197 ◽  
pp. 109219
Author(s):  
Yuhao Zheng ◽  
Qing Han ◽  
Dongdong Li ◽  
Fan Sheng ◽  
Zhiming Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Porous Scaffold

Biomaterials in the Reconstruction of Nasal Septum Perforation

2020 ◽  
pp. 000348942097058
Author(s):  
Izabella Rajzer ◽  
Pawel Stręk ◽  
Maciej Wiatr ◽  
Jacek Skladzien ◽  
Anna Kurowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Nasal Septum ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Porous Scaffold ◽  
Septal Cartilage ◽  
Cartilage Defects ◽  
Nasal Cartilage ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Septal Perforations

Introduction: Septal perforations are among the most common craniofacial defects. The causes of septal perforations are varied. Objectives: The purpose of the study was to develop a septal cartilage implant biomaterial for use in the reconstruction of nasal septal perforations and prepare personalized implants for each patient individually using 3D printing technology. Methods: Fragments of septal nasal cartilage from 16 patients undergoing surgery for a deviated nasal septum were analyzed to establish microfeatures in individual samples. A scanning electron microscope was used to estimate the microstructure of the removed septal cartilage. 3D models of porous scaffolds were prepared, and a biomaterial was fabricated in the shape of the collected tissue using a 3D printer. Results: Of the various materials used in the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology of 3D printing, PLLA was indicated as the most useful to achieve the expected implant features. The implant was designed using the indicated pre-designed shape of the scaffold, and appropriate topography, geometry and pore size were included in the design. Conclusions: The implant’s structure allows the use of this device as a framework to carry nanoparticles (antibiotics or bacteriophages). It is possible to create a porous scaffold with an appropriately matched shape and a pre-designed geometry and pore size to close nasal septal perforations even in cases of large septal cartilage defects.

scholarly journals 3D Printed SiOC(N) Ceramic Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Regeneration: Improved Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (24) ◽  
pp. 13676
Author(s):  
Yuejiao Yang ◽  
Apoorv Kulkarni ◽  
Gian Domenico Soraru ◽  
Joshua M. Pearce ◽  
Antonella Motta
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Osteogenic Differentiation ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Gene Expressions

Bone tissue engineering has developed significantly in recent years as there has been increasing demand for bone substitutes due to trauma, cancer, arthritis, and infections. The scaffolds for bone regeneration need to be mechanically stable and have a 3D architecture with interconnected pores. With the advances in additive manufacturing technology, these requirements can be fulfilled by 3D printing scaffolds with controlled geometry and porosity using a low-cost multistep process. The scaffolds, however, must also be bioactive to promote the environment for the cells to regenerate into bone tissue. To determine if a low-cost 3D printing method for bespoke SiOC(N) porous structures can regenerate bone, these structures were tested for osteointegration potential by using human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). This includes checking the general biocompatibilities under the osteogenic differentiation environment (cell proliferation and metabolism). Moreover, cell morphology was observed by confocal microscopy, and gene expressions on typical osteogenic markers at different stages for bone formation were determined by real-time PCR. The results of the study showed the pore size of the scaffolds had a significant impact on differentiation. A certain range of pore size could stimulate osteogenic differentiation, thus promoting bone regrowth and regeneration.

Development of Scaffold Building Units and Assembly for Tissue Engineering Using Fused Deposition Modelling

2009 ◽  
Vol 83-86 ◽  
pp. 269-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed H. Masood ◽  
Kadhim Alamara
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Porous Scaffold ◽  
Cell Structure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Unit Cells

In tissue engineering (TE), a porous scaffold structure of biodegradable material is required as a template to guide the proliferation, growth and development of cells appropriately in three dimensions. The scaffold must meet design requirements of appropriate porosity, pore size and interconnected structure to allow cell proliferation and adhesion. This paper presents a methodology for design and manufacture of TE scaffolds with varying porosity by employing open structure building units and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) rapid prototyping technique. A computer modeling approach for constructing and assembly of three-dimensional unit cell structure is presented to provide a solution of scaffolds design that can potentially meet the diverse requirements of TE applications. A parametric set of open polyhedral unit cells is used to assist the user in designing the required micro-architecture of the scaffold with required porosity and pore size and then the Boolean operation is used to create the scaffold of a given CAD model from the designed microstructure. The procedure is verified by fabrication of physical scaffolds using the commercial FDM system.

scholarly journals Rapid Fabrication of Anatomically-Shaped Bone Scaffolds Using Indirect 3D Printing and Perfusion Techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian E. Grottkau ◽  
Zhixin Hui ◽  
Yang Yao ◽  
Yonggang Pang
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Time Course ◽  
Porous Scaffold ◽  
High Surface ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Calcium Deposition ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Residual Water ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Surface Detail

Fused deposit modeling (FDM) 3D printing technology cannot generate scaffolds with high porosity while maintaining good integrity, anatomical-surface detail, or high surface area-to-volume ratio (S/V). Solvent casting and particulate leaching (SCPL) technique generates scaffolds with high porosity and high S/V. However, it is challenging to generate complex-shaped scaffolds; and solvent, particle and residual water removal are time consuming. Here we report techniques surmounting these problems, successfully generating a highly porous scaffold with the anatomical-shape characteristics of a human femur by polylactic acid polymer (PLA) and PLA-hydroxyapatite (HA) casting and salt leaching. The mold is water soluble and is easily removable. By perfusing with ethanol, water, and dry air sequentially, the solvent, salt, and residual water were removed 20 fold faster than utilizing conventional methods. The porosities are uniform throughout the femoral shaped scaffold generated with PLA or PLA-HA. Both scaffolds demonstrated good biocompatibility with the pre-osteoblasts (MC3T3-E1) fully attaching to the scaffold within 8 h. The cells demonstrated high viability and proliferation throughout the entire time course. The HA-incorporated scaffolds demonstrated significantly higher compressive strength, modulus and osteoinductivity as evidenced by higher levels of alkaline-phosphatase activity and calcium deposition. When 3D printing a 3D model at 95% porosity or above, our technology preserves integrity and surface detail when compared with FDM-generated scaffolds. Our technology can also generate scaffolds with a 31 fold larger S/V than FDM. We have developed a technology that is a versatile tool in creating personalized, patient-specific bone graft scaffolds efficiently with high porosity, good scaffold integrity, high anatomical-shaped surface detail and large S/V.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Thermal Properties of 3D Spacer Technical Materials in Cold Environments using 3D Printing Technology

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eom ◽  
Lee ◽  
Lee
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Air Gap ◽  
Cold Climate ◽  
Cold Environments ◽  
Heating Plate ◽  
Technical Material

Novel materials have been recently developed for coping with various environmental factors. Generally, to improve the thermal comfort to humans in cold environments, securing an air layer is important. Therefore, this study analyzed the thermal properties of 3D spacer technical materials, 3D printed using thermoplastic polyurethane, according to the structural changes. Four 3D spacer technical material structures were designed with varying pore size and thickness. These samples were moved into a cold climate chamber (temperature 5 ± 1 °C, relative humidity (60 ± 5)%, wind velocity 0.2 m/s) and placed on a heating plate set to 30 °C. The surface and internal temperatures were measured after 0, 10, 20, and 30 min and then 10 min after turning off the heating plate. When heat was continuously supplied, the 3D spacer technical material with large pores and a thick air layer showed superior insulation among the materials. However, when no heat was supplied, the air gap thickness dominantly affected thermal insulation, regardless of the pore size. Hence, increasing the air gap is more beneficial than increasing the pore size. Notably, we found that the air gap can increase insulation efficiency, which is of importance to the new concept of 3D printing an interlining.

Preparation and Characterization of Ha/Gel/β-TCP Microspheres Composite Porous Scaffold

2018 ◽  
Vol 782 ◽  
pp. 103-115
Author(s):  
Yang Zi Zhao ◽  
You Fa Wang
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Porous Scaffold ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Swelling Ratio ◽  
Cell Compatibility ◽  
Hydrogel Scaffolds

Being one of the three elements of tissue engineering, three-dimensional porous structure scaffold plays an important role in tissue engineering. As it not only prvovide cells for the life, but also serves as a template to guide tissue regeneration and control of organizational structure and other functions. In this study, hyaluronic acid and gelatin are successfully cross-linked by 1-ethyl- (3-dimethylaminopropyl) -carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) , and compound β-TCP microspheres to prepare porous hydrogel scaffolds. The microspheres were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The scaffolds were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). At the same time, the compressive strength, swelling ratio, degradation of the scaffold were tested. To assess the in vitro cell compatibility of the scaffolds, mouse L929 fibroblasts were seeded onto scaffolds for cell morphology and cell viability studies. The results showed that the pore size of the porous scaffold can be adjusted by changing the ratio of gelatin to hyaluronic acid (HA), increasing the proportion of hyaluronic acid in a certain range, pore size will be significantly increased. With the increase of the proportion of hyaluronic acid in the scaffold, the swelling ratio and the degradation rate also increased. The compressive strength of the scaffold increased with the increase of the proportion of gelatin. The appropriate ratio of β-TCP can promote cell growth and proliferation.

Osteogenic magnesium incorporated into PLGA/TCP porous scaffold by 3D printing for repairing challenging bone defect

Biomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 197 ◽  
pp. 207-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxiao Lai ◽  
Ye Li ◽  
Huijuan Cao ◽  
Jing Long ◽  
Xinluan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Bone Defect ◽  
Porous Scaffold

Design and Fabrication of Customised Scaffold for Femur Bone Using 3D Printing

2013 ◽  
Vol 845 ◽  
pp. 920-924
Author(s):  
V. Iraimudi ◽  
S. Rashia Begum ◽  
G. Arumaikkannu ◽  
R. Narayanan
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Unit Cell ◽  
Bone Scaffold ◽  
Software Patterns ◽  
3D Cad ◽  
Bone Scaffolds ◽  
Femur Bone ◽  
Scan Data

Additive Manufacturing is a promising field for making three dimensional scaffolds in which parts are fabricated directly from the 3D CAD model. This paper presents, the patients CT scan data of femur bone in DICOM format is exported into MIMICS software to stack 2D scan data into 3D model. Four layers of femur bone were selected for creation of customised femur bone scaffold. Unit cell designs such as double bend curve, S bend curve, U bend curve and steps were designed using SOLIDWORKS software. Basic primitives namely square, hexagon and octagon primitives of pore size 0.6mm, 0.7 mm and 0.8 mm diameter and inter distance 0.7mm, 0.8mm and 0.9 mm are used to design the scaffold structures. In 3matic software, patterns were developed by using the above four unit cells. Then, the four layers of bone and patterns were imported into 3matic to create customised bone scaffolds. The porosities of customised femur bone scaffold were determined using the MIMICS software. It was found that the customised femur bone scaffolds for the unit cell design of U bend curve with square primitives of pore size 0.8mm diameter and inter distance 0.7mm gives higher porosity of 56.58 % compared to other scaffolds. The models were then fabricated using 3D printing technique.

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