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Future Direction -

Tissue Engineering

 Auricular tissue can be regenerated by

isolating and seeding chondrocytes onto

various scaffolds and implanted in animal
models.

 Eliminate donor site morbidity.

 Precise control of the shape of scaffold via

application of 3D computer-assisted

design/computer-aided manufacturing
(CAD/CAM) technology.

 3D bioprinting - clinical trials are ongoing to
evaluate the safety and efficacy

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/02/health/ear-transplant-3d-printer.html

David A. Bichara et al.Tissue Engineering Part B: Reviews. Feb 2012.