Biomaterials and Agents: Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications in Dental and Orthopedic Research
A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmaceutical Technology, Manufacturing and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 490
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; bone tissue engineering; dental materials; bioactive coatings
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Interests: material characterization; materials; nanomaterials; material; X-ray diffraction; thin films and nanotechnology; mechanical properties
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomaterials play a crucial role in restorative dentistry and orthopedics, with a wide range of applications, including use in dental and orthopedic implants and scaffolds for bone and cartilage tissue regeneration. When enriched with different biological agents, they can be used in medical treatments to deliver antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or agents that promote healing and tissue regeneration.
This Special Issue will focus on pharmaceutical and biomedical applications of biomaterials and agents in dentistry and orthopedics, with a strong emphasis on new technologies, innovations, and advancements in material production and applied treatments. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Biological Agents for Dental and Orthopedic Applications: The use of biological agents for dental pulp regeneration and the repair of dental tissues; applications of biological agents in bone repair and regeneration, including osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties; the use of biological agents for promoting cartilage regeneration and repair.
- Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites in Dentistry and Orthopedics: The development and application of nanomaterials for drug delivery in dental and orthopedic treatments; the use of nanocomposites to enhance the performance of dental and orthopedic implants; nanotechnology-based approaches to infection prevention in orthopedic and dental surgeries.
- Advanced Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine: Synthetic and natural biomaterials for bone and cartilage regeneration; composite biomaterials (ceramics, polymers, hydrogels) for optimal tissue repair and regeneration.
- Cell–Biomaterial Interactions: Study of cell–biomaterial interactions in dental and orthopedic applications; mechanisms behind biological agents promoting cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation on biomaterial surfaces.
- 3D Printing and Bioprinting Technologies: Applications of 3D printing to create dental and orthopedic prostheses; the development of bioprinted scaffolds for tissue engineering applications.
- Drug Delivery Applications: Exploration of biomaterials as platforms for targeted drug delivery in dental and orthopedic treatments, including the development of smart drug delivery systems that can release therapeutic agents in response to specific stimuli (e.g., pH, temperature, or enzyme activity); the use of nanomaterials and microencapsulation technologies to enhance the stability, bioavailability, and controlled release of drugs; the integration of 3D printing technologies to create personalized drug delivery devices and scaffolds that can release therapeutic agents locally.
We welcome contributions that address these and related topics. Through this Special Issue, we aim to advance the understanding and application of biomaterials and agents in dental and orthopedic research.
Dr. Božana Petrović
Prof. Dr. Vukoman R. Jokanović
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- dental and orthopedic applications
- regenerative medicine
- nanotechnology
- 3D printing
- drug delivery systems
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