Applications of Polymer Biomedical Materials in Medicine and Dentistry
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 8691
Special Issue Editor
Interests: dentistry; materials science; polymeric materials; ceramic materials; adhesive dentistry; fatigue and fracture analysis; dental materials; prosthodontics
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, polymer biomedical materials have attracted increasing attention, especially in the fields of medicine and dentistry. These versatile materials have a wide range of applications, from implants and prosthetics to drug delivery systems, making them invaluable in driving modern healthcare solutions. Many studies have examined their interfacial properties, adhesive bonding, physicochemical and mechanical performance, and biocompatibility, contributing to the rapidly growing body of literature.
The desirable properties of high-performance polymer biomedical materials, such as their mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and radiolucency, make them an attractive alternative to traditional materials in medical and dental applications. Recent research has highlighted exciting advancements, including surface modification techniques that enhance bioactivity, fiber reinforcement to improve mechanical performance, and the integration of 3D printing technologies, artificial intelligence, or big data for customized, patient-specific solutions. Furthermore, the potential of polymer biomedical materials in controlled drug delivery has opened innovative pathways, further expanding their utility in clinical practice in medicine and dentistry.
Given these rapid developments, this Special Issue aims to present high-quality research showcasing recent advances in polymeric biomedical materials, with a special focus on their applications in medicine and dentistry.
Dr. Tzu-Yu Peng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polyetheretherketone
- high-performance polymers
- surface modification
- adhesive bonding
- physicochemical properties
- drug delivery
- biological response
- additive manufacturing
- CAD/CAM
- digital workflow
- artificial intelligence
- big data
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