Advanced Biomaterials for Primary Prevention in Dentistry
A Special Issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983) belonging to the section "Dental Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 884
Editors
Interests: public health dentistry; primary prophylaxis; artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine; bioactive biomaterials; translational research; tissue preservation; epidemiological mitigation
Interests: public health dentistry; primary prevention; health promotion; community care epidemiology; underserved populations; bioactive biomaterials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The objective of this Special Issue is to consolidate groundbreaking research that moves dental medicine from a reactive (restorative) model to a proactive (preventative) paradigm. While traditional dentistry focuses on repairing damage caused by caries and periodontal disease, this issue focuses on the science of the interface—materials designed to intervene before irreversible tissue loss occurs.
The scope includes, but is not limited to:
- Bio-instructive Scaffolds: Materials that guide tissue remineralization and bolster the tooth's natural structural integrity.
- Smart Antimicrobial Surfaces: Development of "responsive" coatings that release therapeutic agents only in the presence of pathogenic pH shifts or enzymatic triggers.
- Nanofluorapatite and Bioactive Glass: Innovations in synthetic minerals that mimic natural enamel and dentin to arrest early-stage demineralization.
- Preventative Periodontology: Advanced membranes and local delivery systems designed to inhibit biofilm formation and maintain the integrity of the periodontium.
- Salivary Diagnostics and Biosensors: Integration of biomaterials into wearable or intra-oral devices for the real-time monitoring of biomarkers associated with oral systemic health.
Purpose: To bridge the gap between materials science and clinical prophylaxis, providing a roadmap for the next generation of non-invasive dental interventions that reduce the global burden of oral disease.
Dr. Guy Tobias
Prof. Yuval Vered
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive biomaterials
- primary prevention
- tooth remineralization
- biofilm management
- smart materials
- translational dentistry
- tissue preservation
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