(See B.P. Hung et al., “Three-dimensional printing of bone extracellular matrix for craniofacial regeneration,” ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 2016.)
Image of the Day: Strong Jawline
This 3-D–printed scaffold for a jawbone is made out of bone powder and polyester. Similar models might one day be used to help replace damaged bones.
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