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Next-Generation Biomaterials for Oral Healthcare: Focus on Regenerative and Delivery Functions

A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1772

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Dr. Giuseppina Nocca

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1. Dipartimento di Scienze Biotecnologiche di Base, Cliniche Intensivologiche e Perioperatorie, Sezione di Biochimica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
2. Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
Interests: cell–material interactions; drug delivery; biological characterization of nano- and micromaterials
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Dear Colleagues,

Next-generation biomaterials are revolutionizing oral healthcare by combining regenerative capabilities with advanced drug delivery functions. These innovative materials offer non-invasive, patient-friendly, and cost-effective approaches for the treatment of both local and systemic diseases affecting the oral cavity and beyond. Recent advances in pharmaceutical and material sciences have led to the development of multifunctional oral biomaterials capable of targeted drug delivery, controlled release, enhanced bioavailability, and improved therapeutic outcomes, while simultaneously promoting tissue regeneration and repair.

A key focus of this Special Issue is the exploration of biomaterials with mucoadhesive, bioactive, and biocompatible properties, which prolong drug retention, optimize absorption at mucosal surfaces, and support the regeneration of oral tissues. This collection will highlight cutting-edge innovations in mucoadhesive systems, nanotechnology-based platforms, bioactive scaffolds, and smart delivery systems tailored for oral applications. Contributions will include preclinical and clinical research, as well as in vitro and ex vivo studies, providing valuable insights into the interaction between advanced biomaterials, drug formulations, and the unique biological environment of the oral cavity.

This Special Issue aims to address current challenges in overcoming physiological barriers, enhancing drug solubility and stability, and designing regenerative solutions for oral tissues. By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue offers a comprehensive overview of next-generation biomaterials for oral healthcare, fostering innovation and collaboration in the development of advanced therapeutics to meet the evolving needs of modern dentistry and oral medicine.

Dr. Giuseppina Nocca
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Keywords

  • oral drug delivery

  • biomaterials
  • mucoadhesive systems
  • nanotechnology
  • regenerative dentistry
  • oral tissue engineering
  • bioactive scaffolds
  • controlled drug release
  • oral mucosal drug absorption
  • smart biomaterials
  • in vitro and ex vivo models
  • oral healthcare innovation

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In Vitro Oral Cavity Permeability Assessment to Enable Simulation of Drug Absorption
by Pankaj Dwivedi, Priyata Kalra, Haiying Zhou, Khondoker Alam, Eleftheria Tsakalozou, Manar Al-Ghabeish, Megan Kelchen and Giovanni M. Pauletti
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(7), 924; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17070924 - 17 Jul 2025
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Background/Objectives: The oral cavity represents a convenient route of administration for drugs that exhibit significant hepatic first-pass extraction. In this study, the mucosal permeation properties of selected active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) incorporated into oral cavity drug products that are approved by the U.S. [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: The oral cavity represents a convenient route of administration for drugs that exhibit significant hepatic first-pass extraction. In this study, the mucosal permeation properties of selected active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) incorporated into oral cavity drug products that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration were quantified using the human-derived sublingual HO-1-u-1 and buccal EpiOral™ in vitro tissue models. Methods: Epithelial barrier properties were monitored using propranolol and Lucifer Yellow as prototypic transcellular and paracellular markers. APIs were dissolved in artificial saliva, pH 6.7, and transepithelial flux from the apical to the basolateral compartment was quantified using HPLC. Results: Apparent permeability coefficients (Papp) calculated for these APIs in the sublingual HO-1-u-1 tissue model varied from Papp = 2.72 ± 0.06 × 10−5 cm/s for asenapine to Papp = 6.21 ± 2.60 × 10−5 cm/s for naloxone. In contrast, the buccal EpiOral™ tissue model demonstrated greater discrimination power in terms of permeation properties for the same APIs, with values ranging from Papp = 3.31 ± 0.83 × 10−7 cm/s for acyclovir to Papp = 2.56 ± 0.68 × 10−5 cm/s for sufentanil. The tissue-associated dose fraction recovered at the end of the transport experiment was significantly increased in the buccal EpiOral™ tissue model, reaching up to 8.5% for sufentanil. Conclusions: Experimental permeation data collected for selected APIs in FDA-approved oral cavity products will serve as a training set to aid the development of predictive computational models for improving algorithms that describe drug absorption from the oral cavity. Following a robust in vitro–in vivo correlation analysis, it is expected that such innovative in silico modeling strategies will the accelerate development of generic oral cavity products by facilitating the utility of model-integrated evidence to support decision making in generic drug development and regulatory approval. Full article
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Development of an Innovative Dual Construct for Targeted Drug Delivery in the Oral Cavity
by Elena Mazzinelli, Ilaria Favuzzi, Marianna Messina, Giorgia Fratocchi, Federica Vincenzoni, Eleonora Santo Stefano, Francesco Cecconi, Carlo Lajolo, Alessia Basco, Raffaella Castagnola, Massimo Cordaro, Francesco Scilla, Valerio Papa, Alessandro Arcovito, Ilaria Cacciotti and Giuseppina Nocca
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(2), 272; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17020272 - 18 Feb 2025
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Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the oral mucosa, classified among potentially malignant oral disorders (OPMDs). It is characterized by keratinocyte apoptosis and persistent inflammation. Standard treatments involve topical corticosteroids administered via mouthwashes, gels, or ointments, but these [...] Read more.
Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the oral mucosa, classified among potentially malignant oral disorders (OPMDs). It is characterized by keratinocyte apoptosis and persistent inflammation. Standard treatments involve topical corticosteroids administered via mouthwashes, gels, or ointments, but these require frequent application, have limited retention, and may cause side effects. To address these limitations, this study aimed to develop an innovative dexamethasone delivery system targeting the oral cavity, based on poly(lactic acid) (PLA) fibers coated with chitosan (CS) and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles. Methods: CS-coated PLA fibers were characterized for their mucoadhesive and cytocompatibility properties, while PLGA nanoparticles were analyzed for size, shape, encapsulation efficiency, cellular uptake, drug release efficiency, and cytocompatibility. Results: Both polymers demonstrated cytocompatibility, and chitosan-coated PLA fibers exhibited mucoadhesive properties. PLGA nanoparticles were effectively internalized by the cells and successfully released the drug into the cytoplasm. The combination of CS-coated PLA fibers and PLGA nanoparticles provided dual benefits: mucoadhesion and efficient cellular uptake, even under conditions simulating salivation. Conclusions: These findings highlight the potential of the proposed system to improve mucoadhesive drug delivery. Further optimization is needed to enhance patient compliance and therapeutic efficacy. Full article
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