Next-Generation Biomaterials and Bio-Inspired Strategies for Oral and Maxillofacial Regeneration
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 August 2026 | Viewed by 71
Special Issue Editors
Interests: radiology; dentistry; artificial intelligence
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Interests: non-ionizing radiation imaging modalities; MRI; ultrasonography; deep learning in oral radiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in oral and maxillofacial regeneration increasingly rely on next-generation biomaterials and bio-inspired strategies that emulate the complexity, functionality, and adaptive capacity of natural tissues. This Special Issue aims to bring together innovative research and transformative technologies that address the clinical challenges associated with bone, soft tissue, cartilage, and neurovascular regeneration in the craniofacial region. Topics of interest include multifunctional biomaterials, smart scaffolds, hybrid composites, surface-engineered implants, bioactive molecules, peptide-based systems, and nature-derived design principles that enhance cellular behavior, integration, and long-term stability.
We also welcome studies incorporating advanced imaging, artificial intelligence, 3D/4D printing, controlled drug delivery, and mechanobiological approaches that contribute to personalized and precision-based regenerative therapies. Both experimental and clinical research, as well as systematic reviews offering new insights, are encouraged.
This Special Issue will serve as a platform for researchers and clinicians to share interdisciplinary developments that will shape the future of oral and maxillofacial regenerative medicine.
Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan
Dr. Gürkan Ünsal
Prof. Dr. Seçil Aksoy
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomimetic design
- next-generation biomaterials
- oral and maxillofacial regeneration
- smart scaffolds
- tissue engineering
- bioactive surfaces
- 3D/4D printing
- regenerative medicine
- craniofacial applications
- precision regenerative therapies
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