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3D printing in theranostic applications.

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¹Center of Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering - Photobiology and Photomedicine Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirao Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil.

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Three-dimensional (3D) printing is advancing theranostic platforms by integrating diagnostic and therapeutic functions. This review explores 3D printing techniques, challenges, and future potential for novel theranostic solutions.

Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Nanotechnology

Background:

Additive manufacturing, particularly three-dimensional (3D) printing, is transforming conventional fabrication methods.
Theranostic platforms integrate diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities into a single device for enhanced medical applications.
3D printing offers unprecedented design freedom for complex theranostic systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the recent advancements and applications of 3D printing technologies in the field of theranostics.
To provide a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art and future perspectives in 3D printed theranostics.
To discuss the design, fabrication, challenges, and limitations associated with 3D printing for theranostic devices.

Main Methods:

Keywords:

3D printing Additive manufacturing Diagnostics Medical devices Therapy

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Review of extrusion-based 3D printing techniques, such as fused deposition modeling (FDM).

Exploration of light-based 3D printing methods, including stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS).

Analysis of the integration of diagnostic and therapeutic functionalities within 3D printed structures.

Main Results:

3D printing enables the fabrication of sophisticated theranostic devices with high precision and customization.
Various 3D printing techniques are suitable for creating diverse theranostic platforms.
Significant progress has been made in integrating multiple functions into single 3D printed theranostic systems.

Conclusions:

3D printing holds immense potential for advancing theranostic strategies by enabling complex, integrated devices.
Addressing current challenges in materials, resolution, and scalability is crucial for widespread clinical adoption.
Future research should focus on optimizing 3D printing processes for next-generation theranostic solutions.