Table 1.
Type | Methodology | Applications |
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Inkjet | Pressure change upstream of nozzle resulting in a downstream droplet ejection. | Regenerative approach—Printing of complex ceramic-like structures to support guided tissue regeneration. Replacement approach—Drop-by-drop bioprinting of live cells for the cell aggregate approach. |
Laser-Assisted | Laser pulse stimulates a small area of the target. | Regenerative approach—Creation of more complex scaffolds for guided tissue regeneration. |
Extrusion | Material fuses together at room temperature after leaving the nozzle. | Regenerative approach—Can be used with many materials for the creation of simple biocompatible and biodegradable scaffolds for guided tissue regeneration. |