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Bioprinting of oral tissues represents a rapidly advancing frontier in regenerative dentistry and craniofacial tissue engineering. This approach leverages precise, layer-by-layer deposition of cell-laden bioinks to recreate the complex architecture, cellular heterogeneity, and functional characteristics of oral tissues, which include soft tissues (gingiva, oral mucosa), mineralized tissues (alveolar bone, dentin), and composite structures (periodontal ligament, dental pulp). Bioprinting Targets and Tissue Complexity The oral cavity presents a range of bioprinting targets each with unique structural and biological challenges. Gingival and mucosal tissues require constructs mimicking stratified squamous epithelium and connective tissue compartments, often achieved through co-culture of keratinocytes and fibroblasts embedded within hydrogels [1]. Hard tissues such as alveolar bone demand scaffolds with osteoconductive properties and mechanical strength, frequently realized through composi