Korea develops new 3D printed facial implants

[Lestat]

-"Right now, bones are high up on the agenda. By combining this PCL material with the equally 3D printable tricalcium phosphate (TCP), a substance which facilitates bone regeneration, this 3D printing system should be able to construct bone implants. The research team already applied for MFDS approval."

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160901-korean-researchers-unveil-biodegradable-material-for-3d-bioprinted-facial-implants.html

What do you guys think?

[Lazlo]

I truly love the possibility of this type of stuff because it gives us hope that the future will be bright.

But honestly,  I don't see how it will facilitate bone regeneration  as an onlay implant for example for cheekbones etc. since I don't think any technology exists in the near future that can regenerate bone that way.