Functional and Bioactive Materials for Dental Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editors
Interests: surface engineering; biomaterials; dental technologies; materials research methods
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent years have shown significant progress in dental treatment. These achievements are related to the development of both new materials and new technologies. Modern dentistry is not only about dental implants, but also innovative diagnostic techniques, biocompatible materials and digital technologies that are replacing traditional technologies that have been used so far. An important solution is the use of CAD/CAM systems. This applies both to the design of restorations and their execution using modern subtractive and incremental methods. The use of modern technological and material solutions contributes to shorter treatment times, improved precision and aesthetics, increased durability of restorations, and improved patient comfort. The topics covered in this Special Issue focus on new advances in materials and technologies across all fields of dentistry.
Prof. Dr. Leszek Klimek
Guest Editor
Dr. Zofia Kula
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- digital dentistry
- material properties
- material technologies
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