The Many Faces of Regeneration Engineering: Multifunctional Scaffolds for Cranio-Maxillofacial Applications - PhD Thesis Defense - Sophia Dalfino

Year
2026
Summary

This thesis developed multifunctional 3D-printed scaffolds for repairing critical-size mandibular bone defects. Using bioactive ceramics, surface coatings, and prevascularization strategies, it promoted both osteogenesis and angiogenesis. Results show that combining geometry, materials, and biological signals enables synergistic tissue regeneration, offering less-invasive alternatives to autologous bone grafts.