Novel Polymer-Based Biomaterials in Contemporary Dentistry

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer-based biomaterials have become fundamental components of contemporary dentistry, supporting advances in tissue regeneration, implant therapy, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, prosthodontics, and digital manufacturing. Recent developments in material science, bioengineering, nanotechnology, additive manufacturing, and surface functionalization have resulted in highly biocompatible and bioactive polymeric materials with improved mechanical performance and clinical predictability. This Special Issue aims to present recent advances in the development, characterization, and clinical application of polymer-based biomaterials across all disciplines of modern dentistry. We particularly welcome translational research that bridges material science with preclinical and clinical applications. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Natural and synthetic polymeric biomaterials
• Biodegradable polymers for dental applications
• Polymer-based scaffolds and tissue engineering
• Hydrogels and injectable biomaterials
• Drug delivery systems
• Bioactive and smart polymers
• Surface modification and functionalization of polymeric materials
• Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) and guided bone regeneration (GBR)
• Biomaterials for periodontal and peri-implant regeneration
• Polymer materials in implant dentistry
• Polymer-based restorative and adhesive materials
• Fiber-reinforced composites
• CAD/CAM polymers (including PEEK and PMMA)
• 3D printing and printable dental polymers
• Polymer materials in orthodontics, including clear aligners and retainers
• Biomaterials for oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Clinical performance and biocompatibility of polymer-based dental biomaterials
• Artificial intelligence and computational approaches for polymer biomaterial design

Dr. Bartłomiej Górski
Guest Editor

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