Biomimetic Materials in Endodontics
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; endodontics; calcium–silicate-based cements; systemic analysis; dental materials; bioactive materials; characterization of materials; and chemical analysis
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2. Center for Innovation and Research in Oral Sciences (CIROS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: biomaterials; endodontics; regenerative tissue; apexification; apical papilla; stem cells; calcium-silicate-based cements; dental materials; modified adhesives; bioactive materials; dental composites; mineral trioxide aggregate; nanotechnology; regenerative endodontics procedures; revascularization/revitalizatio
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of endodontics is experiencing a revolutionary transformation through biomimetic approaches that harness nature's design principles. Advanced biomaterials are now enabling breakthroughs in pulp–dentin complex regeneration, bioactive interfacial engineering, and minimally invasive therapeutic strategies. This Special Issue will highlight how biomimetic innovations—from smart hydraulic cements to bioinspired scaffolding systems—are redefining standards of care through enhanced tissue repair mechanisms and antimicrobial functionality.
We cordially invite contributions to this interdisciplinary collection that bridge fundamental material science with clinical endodontic applications. This Special Issue particularly aligns with Biomimetics' commitment to nature-inspired solutions and aims to fulfil the following three key objectives:
- To feature clinically translatable biomaterial innovations.
- To advance bioactive and antimicrobial material architectures.
- To facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration among researchers and clinicians.
We encourage submissions of original research, comprehensive reviews, and brief communications focusing on the following:
- Next-generation biomaterials: Bioactive cements, stimuli-responsive hydrogels, 3D-printed matrices.
- Biomimetic regeneration: ECM-mimicking scaffolds, growth factor delivery platforms
- Antimicrobial innovations: Nature-derived nanoparticles, bioactive glass composites.
- Clinical applications: Vital pulp therapies, regenerative endodontic procedures.
We enthusiastically anticipate your valuable contributions to this cutting-edge collection.
Dr. Marina Angélica Marciano Da Silva
Prof. Dr. Paulo J. Palma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomimetic endodontics
- regenerative biomaterials
- pulp-dentin regeneration
- bioactive cements
- tissue engineering
- antimicrobial strategies
- bioinspired scaffolds
- clinical translation
- hydraulic materials
- minimally invasive therapy
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