This review highlights the emerging applications of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) in bone regeneration and diagnosis. MIPs facilitate osteogenic treatments by guiding stem cell differentiation and delivering bioactive molecules and enable precise detection of bone turnover biomarkers via MIP-based sensors, offering promising strategies for next-generation bone repair and monitoring.

This review explores the application of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) in detecting bone turnover biomarkers and advancing osteogenic treatment strategies. MIPs, designed to mimic biological recognition sites, offer innovative solutions for precise molecular recognition in bone health management. Chemical methodologies for MIPs synthesis and their integration into diagnostic systems for detecting bone resorption markers are highlighted. Furthermore, MIP-driven therapeutic advancements, including controlled drug release, cell imprinting for osteogenic differentiation, and functional scaffolds for tissue regeneration, are emphasized. This review underscores MIPs’ potential to revolutionize bone disease management and calls for further exploration into chemical designs to optimize their clinical and practical applications.