Application of Biomimetic Materials in Regenerative and Restorative Dentistry
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomimetics of Materials and Structures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 124
Special Issue Editors
Interests: dental materials; biomaterials and bioengineerings; in situ bioprinting
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue aims to bring together cutting‑edge research and review articles that explore how biomimetic materials and structures can be translated into clinical practice in dentistry, both for tissue regeneration (e.g., bone, periodontal, pulp–dentin complex) and as restorative solutions (e.g., biomimetic composites, adhesives, scaffolds, implants). Inspired by nature’s hierarchical architectures, adaptive mechanisms, and multifunctional biomaterials, this issue will focus on the development of materials that emulate biological form–function relationships, enhance integration with oral tissues, promote healing, and restore function and aesthetics in a minimally invasive manner. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, novel bioinspired scaffolds for alveolar bone and periodontal regeneration, smart adhesives and coatings that mimic extracellular matrix cues, biomimetic composites and ceramics for restorative dentistry with improved longevity and bioactivity, hybrid materials enabling simultaneous antimicrobial, remineralising, and regenerative functions, and computational/design‑driven biomimetic systems for dental applications. This Special Issue therefore invites contributions from material scientists, bioengineers, dental researchers, and clinicians that provide experimental, modelling, translational, or clinical insights into biomimetic strategies for regenerative and restorative dentistry, ultimately aiming to accelerate the transition of biomimetic materials from the laboratory into the dental clinic.
Dr. Hongxin Cai
Prof. Dr. Yanning Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomimetic materials
- biomimetic structure
- biomimetic adhesives/coatings
- regenerative dentistry
- restorative dentistry
- bioinspired scaffolds
- hierarchical biomaterials
- smart bioactive materials
- hybrid biomaterials
- bone–implant integration
- minimally invasive dentistry
- pulp–dentin regeneration
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