Purpose of review:The purpose of this review is to illustrate the current state of 3D printing (3DP) technology used in biomedical industry towards bone regeneration. We have focused our efforts towards correlating materials and structural design aspects of 3DP with biological response from host tissue upon implantation. The primary question that we have tried to address is -can 3DP be a viable technology platform for bone regeneration devices?Recent findings: Recent findings show that 3DP is a versatile technology platform for numerous materials for mass customizable bone regeneration devices that are also getting approval from different regulatory bodies worldwide.Summary: After a brief introduction of different 3DP technologies, this review elaborates 3DP of different materials and devices for bone regeneration. From cell-based Bioprinting to acellular patient-matched metallic or ceramic devices, 3DP has tremendous potential to improve the quality of human life through bone regeneration among patients of all ages.
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