3D Scaffold Matrix for Superior Bone Reconstruction
3-D Scaffold Matrix for Bone Reconstruction
Tags: IIT Bombay, India, Healthcare & Lifesciences, Science & Exploration
IIT Bombay researchers have developed a 3-D scaffold matrix for bone grafting that addresses limitations of existing grafts, such as difficulty in completely filling defects, material instability, and poor quality of bone formation. The scaffold features nano-surfaces on micropore walls, enhancing cell attachment and migration, enabling faster bone growth in irregular defects. Clinical investigations at AIIMS, New Delhi, have demonstrated its effectiveness in alveolar ridge augmentation. This innovation aims to provide cost-effective, high-quality bone grafting solutions, particularly relevant for Indian patients where imported biologics are often inaccessible. The scaffold offers reduced surgery time, stability at graft sites, and infection prevention, making it a revolutionary medical device for low and middle-income countries.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Pending; Device; Material
TRL: 6 - prototype validated in intended environment
Industry or Tech Area: Medical Devices; Nanotechnology
