Design and in vitro evaluation of gradient Schwarz Primitive scaffolds with thin-board integration for bone implants.

Bone scaffolds for the repair of large-segment bone defects require a balance between mechanical stability and nutrient transport. This study proposes gradient Schwarz Primitive minimal surface scaffolds (P-TPMS) integrated with thin-board (B) structures, fabricated via selective laser melting (SLM). Finite element analysis (FEA) revealed that the gradient design reduced stress concentrations, achieving a layer-by-layer collapse failure mode under compression.