PRINTING PERFECT SMILES

INTRODUCTION
• Bioprinting is a process for developing physiologically
functioning structures by combining living cells,
biomaterials, and biological chemicals.

MECHANISM

BIOMATERIALS

Pluronic

Polycaprolactone Polyethylene glycol

Mesenchymal stem
cells

Sodium polyacrylate
Antimicrobial
hydrogels
Growth factors

APPLICATIONS

Acrylic space maintainers Polyacrylate scaffolds

Surgical drill guides
Smart dentures
Thermoplastic mouth guard

Whole tooth regeneration

Dental implants Antimicrobial hydrogels Tissue regeneration

REFERENCES
• Ahmed A, Arya S, Gupta V, Furukawa H, Khosla A. 4D printing: Fundamentals, materials, applications and challenges. Polymer. Volume 228, 2021, 123926, ISSN 0032-3861. doi:
10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123926.
• Javaid M, Haleem A, Singh RP, Rab S, Suman R, Kumar L. Significance of 4D printing for dentistry: Materials, process, and potentials. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. May-Jun;12(3):388-395, 2022. doi:
10.1016/j.jobcr.2022.05.002.