Biomimetic Dental Implant Design for Enhanced Osseointegration
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomimetics of Materials and Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomechanical engineering; architected metamaterials; biomimetic lattices; additive manufacturing; osseointegration; finite element analysis
Interests: biomechanics; dental implant mechanics; computational biomechanics; biomaterials; bone–implant interface modeling
Interests: additive manufacturing; biomechanics of implants; polymer processing; composite materials; nanomechanics; sustainable design
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in biomimetic design and additive manufacturing (AM) have redefined the paradigm of dental implant engineering, enabling implants that emulate the hierarchical organization and adaptive mechanics of natural bone. By integrating architected lattice structures, triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS), and Voronoi-based porous geometries, researchers are achieving unprecedented control over mechanical compatibility and bone–tissue integration.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest developments in biomimetic dental implant design for enhanced osseointegration, emphasizing the synergy between biology, materials science, and computational biomechanics. Topics include design and analysis of bioinspired porous architectures, surface modification for osteoconductivity, and experimental or numerical studies investigating interfacial stress transfer, bone remodeling, and long-term mechanical stability.
We invite original research and review papers that advance the understanding and application of bioinspired structural design for dental implants, bridging the gap between mechanical performance and biological functionality. Through this Special Issue, we aspire to promote interdisciplinary innovation, leading to next-generation implants that harmonize with the natural bone environment.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Dawit Bogale Alemayehu
Prof. Dr. Masahiro Todoh
Prof. Dr. Song-Jeng Huang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomimetic dental implant
- osseointegration
- additive manufacturing
- lattice structures
- TPMS
- Voronoi design
- biomechanical optimization
- surface modification
- bioinspired materials
- finite element analysis
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