Regenerative Dentistry: A New Paradigm in Oral Health Care
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry and Oral Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular methods; molecular mechanisms; oral diseases; bioengineering; tissue engineering; regenerative dentistry; oral microbiome; tissue regeneration
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Dear Colleagues,
Regenerative dentistry is emerging as one of the most dynamic and transformative domains in contemporary oral health care. This development signifies a substantial departure from conventional restorative methodologies, which depend on inert materials and mechanical replacement, towards biologically driven approaches that aspire to restore structure, function, and vitality to damaged or diseased oral tissues. This Special Issue aspires to showcase the full breadth of innovation and clinical translation within the field, reflecting a novel paradigm in dentistry centered on regeneration, integration, and personalization.
This issue calls for pioneering research and critical reviews that explore the development, evaluation, and implementation of regenerative strategies across the spectrum of dental and craniofacial tissues, including dental pulp, dentin, periodontal ligaments, alveolar bone, oral mucosa, and temporomandibular structures.
Recent progress in stem cell biology, bioactive scaffolding, tissue engineering, and bioprinting, in conjunction with insights from immunology, molecular signaling, and clinical trial design, has facilitated the accelerated clinical adoption of regenerative therapies. Moreover, the convergence of three-dimensional (3D) technologies, omics platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI)-guided treatment planning facilitates the development of highly customized dental regeneration strategies.
We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, and short communications that address both the experimental and clinical aspects of regenerative dental science. Submissions that explore interdisciplinary strategies or bridge the gap between bench and bedside are especially encouraged.
Dr. Raluca Cosgarea
Guest Editor
Dr. Felicia Gabriela Beresescu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- regenerative dentistry
- tissue engineering
- stem cells
- dental pulp regeneration
- biomaterials
- oral tissue repair
- periodontal regeneration
- craniofacial regeneration
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