About this Research Topic
Our primary goal is to address modern dentistry's pressing challenges and explore how recent advances in biomaterials can effectively tackle these issues. One key challenge is the need for dental restorations that not only possess excellent mechanical properties but also promote tissue regeneration and integration. Recent advancements in bioactive materials, such as bioactive glasses and calcium phosphates, offer promising solutions by facilitating remineralization and promoting hydroxyapatite formation at the restoration interface, thus enhancing long-term stability and reducing the risk of secondary caries. Additionally, the integration of digital technologies, such as 3D printing and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), has revolutionized the fabrication process of dental prostheses, allowing for greater precision, customization, and efficiency. By delving into these recent breakthroughs and exploring their clinical applications, this Research Topic seeks to propel the field of dental biomaterials forward, ultimately leading to improved patient care and outcomes.
The scope of this Research Topic encompasses a wide range of themes within dental biomaterials research. We invite contributions that explore:
• Novel materials and techniques for dental restoration and regeneration, including but not limited to bioactive materials, nanocomposites, and smart materials.
• The development and characterization of biomaterials, as well as their clinical applications in restorative dentistry, implantology, endodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics.
• The integration of digital technologies, such as CAD/CAM systems, 3D printing, and computer-guided surgery.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and perspectives that offer insights into recent advances, challenges, and future directions in the field of dental biomaterials, with the ultimate goal of advancing clinical practice and enhancing patient care.
Keywords: biomaterials, dental materials, clinical applications, orthodontic biomaterials, polymers in dentistry, ceramics in dentistry, implantology materials, endodontic biomaterials, periodontic biomaterials, computer-guided dental surgery, tissue engineering, dental tissue mimicking materials, nanotechnology in dentistry, minimally invasive dental treatments, cad/cam in dentistry
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
