Bioactive Dental Materials: A Paradigm Shift in Dentistry?—2nd Edition
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 2897
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomaterials; endodontics; bioactivity; vital pulp capping; histology; prosthodontics
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Dear Colleagues,
Until recently, people believed that dental materials must be inert to be successful. Bioactive materials stimulate cells to produce bone tissue, secondary dentin, or are active in the surface precipitation of calcium phosphates or hydroxyapatite. They can stimulate healing and promote the remineralization of hard tissues. Examples of bone regeneration can be found in orthopedics, implant dentistry, and periodontics, such as ridge augmentation. Bioactive pulp capping materials have demonstrated their ability to promote bridge formation after vital pulp exposure, and in endodontics, applications have been reported in root resorption cases, the obturation of the root canal space, and periapical healing. In restorative dentistry, favorable soft tissue responses, remineralization of hard tissues, and occlusion of the marginal gap are some of the reported advantages. Furthermore, a positive postoperative reaction after the cementation of fixed prostheses has been observed. This Issue invites manuscripts that cover, but are not limited to, the topics presented above.
Prof. Dr. Cornelis Hans Pameijer
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioactivity
- restorative dentistry
- remineralization
- periodontics
- endodontics
- bone formation
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