The development of innovative biomaterials and technologies have provided alternative solutions to clinical oral and dental challenges, from the repair and regeneration of dental oral tissues to the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases. Over the past decade, various bioactive materials (e.g., hydrogels, injectable formulations, nanoparticles, and scaffolds) have been developed for the structural and functional regeneration of dental and oral tissues such as the tooth and its individual components (e.g., enamel, dentin, alveolar bone), the oral mucosa, and mandibular bone. In addition, innovative technologies such as additive manufacturing, microfluidics, and biofabrication have been used to produce biomimetic scaffolds and tissue models for tissue engineering and disease treatment. Artificial intelligence has also found its way into clinical applications to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of dental oral diseases. For example, machine learning algorithms have been used to diagnose periodontal disease and oral cancer. These new biomaterials and technologies for dental and oral applications are being intensively researched.
The current Research Topic aims to report innovative, timely, and promising research in the field of biomaterials and technologies for dental and oral applications. The repair and regeneration of dental oral tissues as well as the diagnosis and treatment of dental oral diseases (e.g., caries, periodontitis, oral cancer) are the main focus. The rapid development of materials science, biotechnology, biology, and oral medicine has provided promising strategies and approaches to addressing the above challenges. However, there is still a great need for novel biomaterials and technologies that can meet the increasing demands of precision and personalized medicine in dentistry and oral medicine. Moreover, the development of biomaterials and technologies that can be translated from the laboratory to clinical applications is still a challenge. Therefore, we cordially invite all participants to present their research focused on novel biomaterials and technologies for oral and dental applications in this research area.
Manuscripts that we would like to publish include mainly original research and review Perspective articles. Review articles that focus on specific biomaterials or technologies for dental or oral applications are also welcome. Topics that may be covered in this collection include:
- Novel biomaterial formulations for tissue regeneration, such as enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, periodontal ligament, oral mucosa, mandibular bone, and alveolar bone.
- Innovative technologies for dental and oral tissue repair and regeneration, such as 3D printing, biofabrication, microfluidics, electrospinning.
- Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory formulations and strategies for the treatment of dental oral diseases such as caries, periodontitis, and oral cancers.
- Surface modification of dental implants.
- Drug delivery systems for dental and oral applications.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) for disease diagnosis and treatment, such as dental decay and periodontitis detection, oral cancer detection, and AI-assisted orthodontic treatment planning.
- 3D tissue models for dental and oral applications.
The development of innovative biomaterials and technologies have provided alternative solutions to clinical oral and dental challenges, from the repair and regeneration of dental oral tissues to the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases. Over the past decade, various bioactive materials (e.g., hydrogels, injectable formulations, nanoparticles, and scaffolds) have been developed for the structural and functional regeneration of dental and oral tissues such as the tooth and its individual components (e.g., enamel, dentin, alveolar bone), the oral mucosa, and mandibular bone. In addition, innovative technologies such as additive manufacturing, microfluidics, and biofabrication have been used to produce biomimetic scaffolds and tissue models for tissue engineering and disease treatment. Artificial intelligence has also found its way into clinical applications to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of dental oral diseases. For example, machine learning algorithms have been used to diagnose periodontal disease and oral cancer. These new biomaterials and technologies for dental and oral applications are being intensively researched.
The current Research Topic aims to report innovative, timely, and promising research in the field of biomaterials and technologies for dental and oral applications. The repair and regeneration of dental oral tissues as well as the diagnosis and treatment of dental oral diseases (e.g., caries, periodontitis, oral cancer) are the main focus. The rapid development of materials science, biotechnology, biology, and oral medicine has provided promising strategies and approaches to addressing the above challenges. However, there is still a great need for novel biomaterials and technologies that can meet the increasing demands of precision and personalized medicine in dentistry and oral medicine. Moreover, the development of biomaterials and technologies that can be translated from the laboratory to clinical applications is still a challenge. Therefore, we cordially invite all participants to present their research focused on novel biomaterials and technologies for oral and dental applications in this research area.
Manuscripts that we would like to publish include mainly original research and review Perspective articles. Review articles that focus on specific biomaterials or technologies for dental or oral applications are also welcome. Topics that may be covered in this collection include:
- Novel biomaterial formulations for tissue regeneration, such as enamel, dentin, pulp, cementum, periodontal ligament, oral mucosa, mandibular bone, and alveolar bone.
- Innovative technologies for dental and oral tissue repair and regeneration, such as 3D printing, biofabrication, microfluidics, electrospinning.
- Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory formulations and strategies for the treatment of dental oral diseases such as caries, periodontitis, and oral cancers.
- Surface modification of dental implants.
- Drug delivery systems for dental and oral applications.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) for disease diagnosis and treatment, such as dental decay and periodontitis detection, oral cancer detection, and AI-assisted orthodontic treatment planning.
- 3D tissue models for dental and oral applications.
