Dentistry Regenerative Medicine and Oral Bioengineering

A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Regenerative Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1092

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Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
Interests: caries; oral health; prosthodontics; material; dentistry; minimally invasive dentistry; bioactive

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1. Department of Endodontics, Oman Dental College, Muscat, Oman
2. Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
Interests: endodontics; caries; oral health; surgical endodontics; material; dentistry; bioceramics; regenerative dentistry; regeneration in endodontics

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The field of dentistry has witnessed significant evolution over the past few decades, with transformative methodologies reshaping therapeutic strategies to enhance oral health and restore functionality. This Special Issue focuses on the intersection of dentistry, regenerative medicine, and oral bioengineering, highlighting the multidisciplinary approaches that hold the potential to revolutionize dental treatments.

Regenerative medicine encompasses a range of techniques aimed at restoring, maintaining, or enhancing the structure and function of oral tissues. It includes strategies such as tissue engineering, stem cell therapy, and the utilization of biomaterials, which collectively contribute to the rejuvenation of compromised tissues and organs within the oral cavity. Recent advancements in stem cell research have unveiled the possibility of harnessing dental stem cells for therapeutic applications, making it imperative to explore their clinical implications and potential for regenerative therapies.

The demand for improved dental interventions has galvanized research in these areas, especially in light of the growing prevalence of oral diseases and the increasing sophistication of patient expectations. For instance, the integration of regenerative techniques into implantology has led to improved osseointegration and long-term success rates for dental implants. Similarly, advancements in periodontal regeneration underscore the need for collaborative efforts among dentists, bioengineers, and researchers to develop effective, patient-centered solutions.

Through this Special Issue, we aim to bring together leading researchers and practitioners to share their insights relating to the latest developments in dentistry regenerative medicine and oral bioengineering. We invite contributions that explore a wide array of topics, including, but not limited to, innovative biomaterials, novel regenerative therapies, stem cell applications, and bioengineering techniques for oral reconstruction. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, this Special Issue seeks to inspire new strategies that could shape the future of dental care.

Prof. Dr. Aylin Baysan
Guest Editor

Dr. Viresh Chopra
Guest Editor Assistant

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Keywords

  • dentistry
  • regenerative medicine
  • oral bioengineering
  • tissue engineering
  • biomaterials

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Digital Technologies in Implantology: A Narrative Review
by Ani Kafedzhieva, Angelina Vlahova and Bozhana Chuchulska
Bioengineering 2025, 12(9), 927; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12090927 - 29 Aug 2025
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Digital technologies have significantly advanced implant dentistry, refining diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical precision, and prosthetic rehabilitation. This review explores recent developments, emphasizing accuracy, efficiency, and clinical impact. A literature analysis identifies key innovations, such as digital planning, guided surgery, dynamic navigation, digital impressions [...] Read more.
Digital technologies have significantly advanced implant dentistry, refining diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical precision, and prosthetic rehabilitation. This review explores recent developments, emphasizing accuracy, efficiency, and clinical impact. A literature analysis identifies key innovations, such as digital planning, guided surgery, dynamic navigation, digital impressions and CAD/CAM prosthetics. Digital workflows enhance implant placement by improving precision and reducing deviations compared to freehand techniques. Dynamic navigation provides real-time guidance, offering accuracy comparable to static guides and proving benefits in complex cases. Digital impressions demonstrate high precision, which can match or, in some scenarios, surpass conventional methods, though conventional impressions remain the gold standard for full-arch cases. CAD/CAM technology optimizes prosthetic fit, aesthetics, and material selection. Artificial intelligence and machine learning contribute to treatment planning and predictive analytics, yet challenges persist, including high costs, the need for specialized training, and long-term clinical validation. This review underscores the advantages of digital approaches—improved accuracy, better communication, and minimally invasive procedures—while addressing existing limitations. Emerging technologies, such as AI, augmented reality, and 3D printing, are expected to further transform implantology. Continued research is crucial to fully integrate digital advancements and enhance patient outcomes. Full article
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