ReviewJournal of oral biology and craniofacial research
Polycaprolactone as biomaterial for bone scaffolds: Review of literature.
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239 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- The Combination of Graphene and Polycaprolactone Scaffolds Enhancing Bone Mineralization and Hydroxyapatite.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Enhancing Poly-ε-Caprolactone Implant Performance: Synergistic Surface Modifications With Osteon-Like Microstructure, Cold Atmospheric Plasma, and Extracellular Matrix Coating.Macromolecular bioscience · 2026Article
- ZIF-8 functionalized PCL/BG composite scaffolds with improved bioactivity and osteogenic differentiation.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Self-Cleaning Mechano-Bactericidal Surfaces by Metal-Organic Framework Embedded Polycaprolactone Composites.ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering · 2026Article
- Hydrolytic degradation behaviour of electrospun poly(ɛ-caprolactone) filaments for biological tissue repair.Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials · 2026Article
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- Dental pulp stem cells and hydroxyapatite: a promising combination for maxillary bone regeneration.BMC oral health · 2026Article
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- Next-generation craniomaxillofacial implants for reconstructive surgery: balancing biomechanics, biocompatibility, and bioactivity.International journal of oral science · 2026Review
- Polycaprolactone-Based Nanocomposites for Wound Healing: Progress, Pitfalls, and Prospects.Current pharmaceutical design · 2026Review
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- Laminin-conjugated aligned nanofiber yarns for topographical and biochemical guidance of neurite outgrowth and branching regulation.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Bone tissue engineering using polymer based scaffolds have been studied a lot in last decades. Considering the qualities of all the polymers desired to be used as scaffolds, Polycaprolactone (PCL) polyester apart from being biocompatible and biodegradable qualifies to an appreciable level due its easy availability, cost efficacy and suitability for modification. Its adjustable physio-chemical state, biological properties and mechanical strength renders it to withstand physical, chemical and mechanical, insults without significant loss of its properties. This review aims to critically analyse the efficacy of PCL as a biomaterial for bone scaffolds.
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