Table 1.

Summary of the advantages and disadvantages of 3D-printing scaffolds in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

3D-Printing Scaffolds for Meniscus Tissue Engineering
Advantages	Fabrication of complex structures
	Use of various types of biomaterials
	Easy application of computer-assisted methods
	Scaffold design using patient-specific data
Disadvantages	Specialized equipment
	Expensive materials
	Production time (more precise and intricate scaffold)
	Highly specific protocols