Biomaterials for Dental Caries Prevention and Management

In the field of dental health, dental caries remains a pervasive challenge that negatively impacts global well-being. It is the most common oral disease, affecting a significant portion of the population across all age groups. Dental caries, particularly when left untreated, can lead to severe complications including pain, infection, and more serious conditions such as apical periodontitis and abscesses. These repercussions underscore the urgency for more effective prevention and management strategies.

This Research Topic aims to explore and catalyze the development of new biomaterials specifically designed for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of dental caries. By fostering a blend of innovative research and practical applications, the goal is to advance the field of dental caries management through enhanced materials and methodologies that offer superior performance and patient outcomes.

To gather further insights in the realm of biomaterial applications in dental health, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

- Development and optimization of new biomaterials for caries prevention
- Clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of biomaterials in caries management
- Advanced diagnostic techniques using biomaterials
- Review of current biomaterial applications and their long-term outcomes
- Case studies on the application of novel biomaterials in dental treatments

We invite submissions in the form of laboratory research, clinical trials, case reports, reviews, and discussion papers that contribute to the scholarly discourse and practical advancements in this critical area of dental health.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• ... View all formats

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: biomaterials, caries, preventive dentistry, innovative dental treatments, caries management strategies, dental caries prevention, advanced diagnostic techniques, dental biomaterials research, clinical trials in dental health

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