Recent Advancements in Materials for Dental Care and Prosthetics
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Dental Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oral health; systemic disease; oral disease; gum disease; dental materials; dental technologies; special care dentistry; preventive dentistry
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Interests: orthodontics; dental materials; dental technologies; digital dentistry; pediatric dentistry; CAD-CAM; dental sleep medicine
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research and critical perspectives on new materials that are shaping the future of restorative dentistry and prosthodontics. The focus is broad but coherent: contributions are welcome on innovative biomaterials for dental restoration, novel composites and ceramics, smart polymers, enhanced implant surfaces, and patient-specific prosthetic solutions. Particular attention will be given to materials that improve biocompatibility, resistance to wear and fracture, esthetic integration, and the long-term stability of restorations. Studies addressing digital workflows, including CAD/CAM systems, additive manufacturing, and hybrid approaches, are especially encouraged, as these technologies increasingly guide both material development and clinical practice.
A dedicated section will also explore recent progress in materials for orthodontic applications. Research on self-ligating brackets, shape-memory alloys, translucent polymers, and customized aligner systems is rapidly expanding, powered by the need for devices that combine mechanical efficiency, improved esthetics, and better patient comfort. Innovations in nickel-titanium alloys, antimicrobial coatings, and thermoelastic materials are opening new possibilities for controlled tooth movement, shorter treatment times, and reduced inflammation.
In recent years, research has moved beyond simple substitution materials toward products capable of interacting with biological tissues, promoting remineralization, and reducing bacterial adhesion. At the same time, the literature highlights rapid progress in nanomaterials, surface-modified implants, and resin-matrix systems with improved mechanical and optical behavior. Although several reviews have discussed individual advancements, comprehensive overviews that connect material science, engineering, and clinical application remain limited.
The goal of this Special Issue is to provide a unified space for research that supports the translation of new materials into everyday dental care.
Dr. Michele Basilicata
Dr. Giovanni Bruno
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dental biomaterials
- prosthodontic materials
- restorative materials
- orthodontic materials
- CAD/CAM
- digital dentistry
- nanomaterials
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