Pharmaceutical and Biomaterial Approaches for Preventive and Restorative Dentistry

Dear Colleagues,

The growing burden of oral disease highlights the urgent need for innovative strategies integrating pharmaceutical and biomaterial approaches to improve preventive and restorative dentistry. This Special Issue explores advances in drug delivery systems, antimicrobial agents, bioactive compounds, and novel biomaterials for oral health and tissue regeneration. Articles focus on the design of nanostructured carriers, polymers, and surface modifications that promote remineralization, reduce biofilm formation, and modulate host–microbe interactions. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of smart materials capable of responding to the dynamic oral environment, as well as translational research that bridges laboratory findings to clinical practice. By combining preventive pharmacological strategies with innovations in restorative biomaterials, this issue offers a comprehensive overview of emerging solutions aimed at preserving natural dentition, improving patient outcomes, and reducing the global impact of dental diseases. Collectively, the articles demonstrate the potential of interdisciplinary approaches to shape the future of dentistry.

Dr. Jan Kiryk
Dr. Maciej Dobrzyński
Guest Editors

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