Digital Design and Biomechanical Analysis of Dental Materials
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 October 2025 | Viewed by 59
Special Issue Editors
Interests: prosthodontics; dental materials; digital dentistry; 3D printing; biodegradable materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Digital design has revolutionized dental medicine by transforming the manufacturing of dental restorations and treatment planning. The integration of advanced digital technologies has enabled greater precision, efficiency, and customization. Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) enables the virtual design of restorations, such as crowns, bridges, and veneers, while digital workflow eliminates the need for traditional impressions, reducing patient discomfort and expediting treatment processes. Central to this workflow are digital scanners, which capture intraoral data to accurately replicate a patient’s oral situation. The CAM component then translates the digital designs into physical restorations using techniques such as milling or 3D printing. These digital workflows have also enhanced communication between dental clinicians and laboratories. These advances in digital technologies are thus are improving the efficiency and predictability of dental medicine.
The rapid evolution of digital tools has significantly influenced the development of compatible dental materials. Modern materials are engineered to align with CAD/CAM systems, improving the accuracy and longevity of restorations. Understanding their mechanical properties is essential to ensure long-term durability and optimal clinical outcomes. Despite the existing research, further exploration is needed in this rapidly developing field.
This Special Issue, Digital Design and Biomechanical Analysis of Dental Materials, highlights recent advances in digital dentistry, focusing on the use of technologies, such as milling and 3D printing, in the fabrication of dental restorations. The in vitro biomechanical testing of materials will provide critical insights into their performance under conditions simulating the oral environment. This Special Issue encourages original studies that investigate progress in digital dentistry and material science, particularly those that demonstrate a potential to enhance treatment effectiveness and patient well-being.
Dr. Vladimir Prpić
Prof. Dr. Nikša Dulčić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- digital design
- biomechanical properties
- dental materials
- computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)
- 3D printing
- milling
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