Journal of Functional Biomaterials, Volume 16, Issue 11

Background and Objectives: Provisional restorations are essential in fixed prosthodontics, ensuring esthetics, function, and biological protection during treatment. Recent advances in CAD/CAM technologies have enabled the fabrication of provisional m...

Background/Objectives: Endothelial cells play a key role in peripheral nerve regeneration, forming aligned vasculature which bridges the gap in the injured nerve tissue and guides the regrowing tissue. This work aimed to mimic key features of this al...

Clear aligners have gained popularity in orthodontics due to their aesthetics, comfort, and removability; however, their prolonged intraoral wear and frequent removal–reinsertion cycles create favorable conditions for microbial colonization. Th...

Mg-based alloys are one of the most promising materials used in regenerative medicine for bone tissue engineering. Considering the increasing prevalence of a continuously aging population, as well as the high incidence of accidents and bone cancers,...

Alginate and chitosan (Ag/Cs) combined form an effective platform to develop biocompatible hydrogels with customizable properties for controlled drug release. Cannabidiol (CBD), a hydrophobic compound with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects,...

Zirconia is widely used for customized implant abutments owing to its esthetics, strength, and biocompatibility; however, the optimal surface modification for soft-tissue sealing and bone metabolic remains uncertain. This study evaluated how glass&nd...

Narrow-diameter implants (≤3.5 mm) have garnered significant attention due to their widespread application in areas with insufficient bone volume. However, their mechanical performance is limited. The cervical region, serving as a pivotal stress c...

This study evaluated the optical and mechanical properties of two single-shade composite resins compared with a conventional multi-shade composite. Omnichroma (OM), Metafil Bulk Fill ONE (BO), and Filtek Z350XT (Z350) were tested. Color adjustment wa...

The long-term success of composite restorations largely depends on the performance of dental adhesives at the adhesive–tooth interface. Despite ongoing improvements, secondary caries remains the leading cause of restoration failure, primarily d...

Three-dimensional porcine matrix-derived biomaterials have emerged as valuable tools in periodontal regeneration, offering structural stability, biocompatibility, and favorable cellular responses. This review summarizes their physicochemical characte...