Development and Research of New Dental Materials

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Materials, titled "Development and Research of New Dental Materials", focuses on the dynamic and evolving field of dental material science. It will highlight the latest advancements in the development, characterization, and application of innovative dental materials designed to meet the ever-growing demands of modern dentistry. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, new composites, ceramics, polymers, adhesives, bioactive materials, and metal alloys with enhanced mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and longevity.

We welcome research that explores novel fabrication techniques, surface treatments, and functionalization methods to improve material performance in the challenging oral environment. Studies investigating the interaction between dental materials and biological tissues, as well as their clinical performance in restorative, prosthetic, and regenerative dentistry, are particularly encouraged, alongside work on preventive dentistry materials, such as remineralizing agents and coatings.

By gathering cutting-edge research and critical reviews, this Special Issue aims to provide insights that will shape the future of dental materials and improve patient outcomes. Researchers and clinicians are invited to submit original studies, comprehensive reviews, and case reports to contribute to this vital and rapidly advancing field.

Dr. Barbara Lapinska
Prof. Dr. Jorge N. R. Martins
Guest Editors

Dr. Abayomi Omokeji Baruwa
Guest Editor Assistant

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