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December 3, 2011 ·
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Engineers pioneer 3D printer for bones
By T.K. RandallDecember 3, 2011 ·
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The new printer produces a bone-like material that will aid in the repairing of serious injuries.
The 'bones' created using the device won't be able to replace missing limbs just yet however they will be able to aid in the recovery of existing bone tissue. Professor Susmita Bose, one of the scientist involved in the project, hopes that the material created through the printer will be used for orthopedic and dental work. The material - made up of calcium phosphate, silica and zinc oxide - is believed to pose no health risks.The engineers say the substance can be added to damaged natural bone where it acts as a scaffold for new cells to grow. It ultimately dissolves with "no apparent ill-effects", the team adds. The researchers say doctors should be able to use the process to custom-order replacement bone tissue in a few years time.
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