Synthesis and Application of Novel Dental Implants Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Implantable materials have become the focus of recent intense research due to longer life expectancy and, thus, an increased need for replacing organs or tissues lost after injuries and/or trauma. Several types and models of novel implantable materials have been proposed, necessitating studies evaluating their behavior in vitro and in vivo and their characteristics, applicability and predictability. Such research will help professionals in choosing the best rehabilitative materials for each unique clinical situation.

The properties of biomaterials and scaffolds, such as pore structures, mechanical properties and degradation, play an essential role in their successful implementation for tissue repair or regeneration. The surface characteristics of biomaterials, e.g., their topography, chemistry or surface energy, are also crucial for cell-material interaction and implant integration.

We are interested in articles that explore novel dental implant materials. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The synthesis and characterization of novel dental implant materials;
• Implant material design;
• Synthesis and characterization of bone substitutes and membranes;
• Tissue engineering;
• Bone tissue-material interaction;
• In vitro and in vivo assays.

Prof. Dr. Sérgio Alexandre Gehrke
Guest Editor

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