About this Research Topic
Traditionally, dentistry is known for restoration of dental hard tissues and rehabilitation of oral functions. It also includes preventive treatment modalities, diagnosing early signs of systemic conditions and treatment of oral and maxillofacial diseases. With the increasing awareness of oral health, and its recognition in the concept of individual's well-being and quality of life, dentistry has seen tremendous research in its diagnosing and therapeutic approaches. Conservation of dental hard tissue and preservation of available bone has propelled the concept of tissue repair, augmentation, and regeneration. Additionally, increased consciousness about aesthetics among patients, irrespective of age group has created a need for newer dental materials. Hence, we are witnessing a revolution in dental biomaterials and thus a paradigm shift in treatment expectation, outcome, and approaches.
With respect to restorative materials, advancements have been made in the type of material and its design, thus enhancing the crucial physical properties such as strength and fracture resistance. Also, there is a growing emphasis on the biological adhesion in contrast to the chemical bonding of the material to the tooth structure. Nonetheless, biocompatibility is a decisive aspect, while introducing new restorative material, graft, medicament, and irrigating solution. With the digitalization in imaging sciences and chair side scanning of oral tissues, a reformation in the rehabilitation procedures is gaining popularity. Nowadays, aesthetics have become the center of reforms not only in restorative dentistry but also in orthodontics with the introduction of aesthetic arch wires, brackets, and Invisalign treatment. Biocompatible drug deliveries are playing a pivotal role in the therapeutic approach which has enabled a safe, metered, and bio-interactive drug delivery at the site of disease. Currently, biomaterial and biotechnology advancements are blended with the technology of artificial intelligence, resulting in biosensors enabled in diagnosing oral conditions.
The submission can be in form of Original research, narrative review, mini-review, and exceptional case-series dealing with the topics listed below:
• Biomaterial related advancements in dental implant procedures
• Biomaterial updates in conventional oral rehabilitation procedures
• Biomaterial updation in restorative dentistry
• In-vitro and in-vivo studies related to biomaterial engaged in endodontic treatments
• Biomaterial advancements influencing orthodontic treatment and its outcome
• Recent updates in biomaterials used in periodontal non-surgical and surgical therapies including local drug deliveries
• Biomaterial involved in tissue repair and regenerative procedures
• Drug deliveries carriers used in the treatment of oral diseases
With respect to restorative materials, advancements have been made in the type of material and its design, thus enhancing the crucial physical properties such as strength and fracture resistance. Also, there is a growing emphasis on the biological adhesion in contrast to the chemical bonding of the material to the tooth structure. Nonetheless, biocompatibility is a decisive aspect, while introducing new restorative material, graft, medicament, and irrigating solution. With the digitalization in imaging sciences and chair side scanning of oral tissues, a reformation in the rehabilitation procedures is gaining popularity. Nowadays, aesthetics have become the center of reforms not only in restorative dentistry but also in orthodontics with the introduction of aesthetic arch wires, brackets, and Invisalign treatment. Biocompatible drug deliveries are playing a pivotal role in the therapeutic approach which has enabled a safe, metered, and bio-interactive drug delivery at the site of disease. Currently, biomaterial and biotechnology advancements are blended with the technology of artificial intelligence, resulting in biosensors enabled in diagnosing oral conditions.
The submission can be in form of Original research, narrative review, mini-review, and exceptional case-series dealing with the topics listed below:
• Biomaterial related advancements in dental implant procedures
• Biomaterial updates in conventional oral rehabilitation procedures
• Biomaterial updation in restorative dentistry
• In-vitro and in-vivo studies related to biomaterial engaged in endodontic treatments
• Biomaterial advancements influencing orthodontic treatment and its outcome
• Recent updates in biomaterials used in periodontal non-surgical and surgical therapies including local drug deliveries
• Biomaterial involved in tissue repair and regenerative procedures
• Drug deliveries carriers used in the treatment of oral diseases
Keywords: Dental restorative material, Dental implants, Bone regeneration, Tissue guided regeneration, Biocompatibility
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