Functional Biomaterial for Bone Regeneration (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Bone Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biology and application of biomaterials used in regenerative dental medicine; guided tissue regeneration; histology; immunohistochemistry; dental implantology; oral surgery
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Interests: biomaterials; histology; bone tissue regeneration; regenerative medicine; macrophages; collagen; resorbable metal
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Interests: biomaterials; histology; bone tissue regeneration; immunohistochemistry; histomorphometry; periodontology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is generally recognized that the success of bone regeneration depends not only on the choice of a particular surgical technique and the clinical experience of the therapist, but also on the knowledge, correct selection, and use of various biomaterials. Therefore, the science of biomaterials is one of the fastest growing disciplines in dentistry, and a deeper understanding of the properties of existing biomaterials, as well as the development of new ones, requires special research attention.
Building upon the success of the first edition, which focused broadly on the use of biomaterials in bone regeneration, this second edition will place a stronger emphasis on the biological mechanisms underlying material performance. This Special Issue will highlight how advanced functional biomaterials, such as bioactive scaffolds, resorbable and non-resorbable membranes for guided bone regeneration, growth-factor–incorporated matrices, and hybrid materials modulate cellular behavior, angiogenesis, soft and hard tissue formation.
In addition, contributions addressing histological and immunohistochemical analyses, innovative processing methods (e.g., additive manufacturing, surface modifications), and biological interactions (e.g., host–material integration, immune modulation, molecular mechanisms) are also welcome. By integrating basic science, translational, preclinical, and clinical perspectives, the second edition aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the interactions between biomaterials and host tissues.
This Special Issue will be of great interest to professionals in regenerative dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, implantology, and tissue engineering seeking to advance the science and clinical application of next-generation biomaterials.
Dr. Marija Čandrlić
Dr. Željka Perić Kačarević
Dr. Matej Tomas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional biomaterials
- bone regeneration
- guided bone regeneration (GBR)
- membranes (resorbable and non-resorbable)
- biological mechanisms
- histological and immunohistochemical analysis
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