Advanced 3D-Printed Biomaterials in Dentistry
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanobiotechnology and Biofabrication".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 56
Special Issue Editors
Interests: novel CAD/CAM materials; minimally invasive dental restorations; additive manufacturing; translational and interdisciplinary collaborative research
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) have become well established methods in dentistry. While additive manufacturing (AM), particularly 3D printing, is increasingly employed for processing dental resins, restorative and advanced dental materials—such as reinforced resins, polymers, and ceramics—are still predominantly produced using subtractive techniques such as milling. However, in many cases, AM could serve as an alternative to subtractive manufacturing techniques. Among its key advantages is its capacity to accurately fabricate complex geometries without process-related deviations. Moreover, AM allows for the fabrication of thinner components, owing to the absence of tooling-induced stress that is typical in milling. In addition, the additive generation of objects facilitates the efficient use of raw materials and reduces waste. In recent years 3D printing has undergone significant advancements, particularly in conjunction with the development of advanced AM materials, which have considerably broadened the range of available technologies in clinical dentistry and their applications. Thus, the focus of this Special Issue is on developments and emerging innovations in the field of 3D-printed advanced biomaterials for dental applications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, polymer-based materials, dental ceramics, and bone substitutes. As Guest Editors, we invite authors to submit original research articles or comprehensive reviews that align with the theme of this Special Issue. We are looking forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Yours sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Andreas Zenthöfer
Dr. Ralf Erber
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing
- 3D printing
- ceramics
- polymer-based materials
- bone substitutes
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