Advances in Biomaterials for Oral Health: From Dental Restoration to Regenerative Therapies
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Dental Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oral health; dental biomaterials; preventive dentistry; endodontics; bioactive materials
Interests: oral health; oral hygiene; dental biomaterials; preventive dentistry; bioactive materials
Interests: dental medicine; oral health education; health management; dental praxis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, advances in dental science have led to the emergence of innovative biomaterials that not only restore but also regenerate oral tissues, bridging the gap between restorative and regenerative dentistry.
Contemporary biomaterials in restorative dentistry adapt dynamically to mechanical stress, pH, and temperature changes, integrating both diagnostic and therapeutic functions into clinical applications. Examples include nanocomposites, hydrogels, bioactive agents, resin-based systems, ceramics, and intelligent carrier platforms.
Regenerative dentistry, on the other hand, substitutes physiologically functional tissues for damaged ones, such as the tooth structure, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and dental pulp. Biomaterials that support and direct tissue regeneration are becoming essential tools in clinical practice. Their biocompatibility and immunomodulatory properties are fundamental to the development of personalized, regenerative oral treatments.
This Special Issue, “Advances in Biomaterials for Oral Health: From Dental Restoration to Regenerative Therapies”, brings together original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore the latest developments in biomaterials applied to oral health.
Dr. Diana Marian
Dr. Ioana Elena Lile
Dr. Ramona A. Popovici
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- nanocomposites
- nanoactive particles
- bioactive agents
- tissue regeneration
- hydrogels
- scaffold
- bone regeneration
- biocompatibility
- extracellular matrix
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