Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2026, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (31): 8247-8252.doi: 10.12307/2026.497

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Consensus on the application of tissue engineering technology in craniofacial hard tissue regeneration

Ye Ling1, Yu Fanyuan1, Wang Jun1, Man Yi1, Xie Huiqi2, Tian Weidong1, Yuan Quan1, Han Xianglong1   

  1. 1West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, National Key Laboratory of Oral Disease Prevention and Treatment, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China; 2West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
  • Received:2026-03-23 Accepted:2026-04-11 Online:2026-11-08 Published:2026-05-25
  • Contact: Ye Ling, PhD, Professor, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, National Key Laboratory of Oral Disease Prevention and Treatment, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
  • About author:Ye Ling, PhD, Professor, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, National Key Laboratory of Oral Disease Prevention and Treatment, National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
  • Supported by:
    Sichuan Science and Technology Program, Nos. 2026NSFSCZY0003 and 2024JDKXJ0001 (both to YL)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Tumors, trauma, infections, and congenital deformities can lead to craniofacial hard tissue damage, significantly impacting patients' appearance and quality of life. However, there is currently no standardized treatment protocol for craniofacial hard tissue regeneration.
OBJECTIVE: To establish standards for craniomaxillofacial hard tissue regeneration treatment and promote standardized clinical treatment.
METHODS: Experts in the fields of tissue engineering, tissue regeneration, and craniofacial hard tissue regeneration were convened to collaboratively compile and discuss this consensus, based on relevant domestic and international guidelines while considering the actual situation of craniofacial hard tissue regeneration treatment in China.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Bone tissue engineering is regarded as a promising method for the regeneration and repair of bone defects. Although significant progress has been made in craniomaxillofacial bone tissue engineering, demonstrating good application prospects in preclinical and clinical trials, differences in study design may lead to varied outcomes. Before regenerative medicine/tissue engineering can be widely applied in clinical practice, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on cell and scaffold characteristics, as well as delivery technologies, and establish a set of application standards for stem cell processing and scaffold selection, in order to maximize their functionality and application safety in clinical practice. 

Key words: ">tissue engineering, stem cells, craniofacial hard tissue, regeneration, oral cavity, scaffold, growth factors, consensus

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