Innovations in Dental Biomaterials: Mechanical Properties and Bonding Challenges
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 954
Special Issue Editors
Interests: dental materials; restorative dentistry
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Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a forthcoming Special Issue dedicated to biointeractive restorative materials, a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of material science, biomedicine, and clinical innovation. We invite submissions exploring novel approaches, materials, and technologies that integrate bioactivity into dental medicine.
As dentistry continues to evolve toward minimally invasive and biologically driven solutions, innovative materials that combine mechanical reliability with superior bonding to tooth structures are critical. Interesting topics include changes in the production and composition of dental materials and new application techniques, but also issues in the field of the impact of environmental factors on the long-term survival of dental fillings in the oral cavity. Additionally, articles may cover composite resins, glass ionomer cements, root canal fillings and dental ceramics.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge original articles, alongside clinical studies, communications, and reviews, that redefine how restorative materials interact with biological systems to promote healing, regeneration, and long-term functionality.
Prof. Dr. Ivana Miletić
Guest Editor
Dr. Anja Ivica
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- biointeractive materials
- bonding agents
- dental materials
- dentin adhesion
- glass ionomer cements
- minimally invasive dentistry
- remineralization
- restorative dentistry
- smart materials
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