Biomaterials for Bone/Teeth Regeneration Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomacromolecules, Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 October 2023) | Viewed by 3634
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D scaffold; biomaterials micro/nano fabrication; 3D/4D printing & bioprinting
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Interests: bioglass; scaffold; 3D bioprint
Interests: dental technology; digital dentistry; dental prosthesis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomaterials (also known as biomedical materials) are new innovative high-tech materials used to diagnose, treat, repair, or replace human tissues, organs or enhance their functions. They touch the health of hundreds of millions of people and are vital to human health. Their application not only saves the lives of tens of millions of critically ill patients, but also significantly reduces the mortality rate of major diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and trauma, improving the quality of life and health of patients, and reducing medical costs. The development of biomaterials also guides the innovation of contemporary medical technology and the development of medical and health services. For example, the research and development of vascular stents, interventional catheters, and instruments has promoted the formation and development of minimally invasive interventional therapy technologies. The development of carrier materials for targeted/intelligent controlled release systems of active substances (such as proteins, drugs, genes, etc.) will not only bring about revolutionary changes in traditional drug delivery methods, but also lead to congenital genetic defects, geriatric diseases, diseases, etc. Oncology and refractory treatments will open up new avenues.
Regeneration or reconstruction of bone/teeth function using tissue engineering techniques often needs biomaterials. Traditionally, these materials have used ceramics, metals, and polymers, but bone/teeth itself is a composite material. Therefore, it is important to know how to use the right biomaterials. The different kinds of materials and their percentage composition in biomaterials are the first level, followed by the properties of biomaterials (such as surface properties, surface roughness, strength, hardness, porosity, pH, degradation properties) that affect their applications. Cell cultures and animal experiments of biomaterials are used to determine future suitability for humans. The interaction of cells with biomaterials is very important in cell culture. Microscale patterns of cells and their environment must be emphasized in cell culture. This Special Issue welcomes innovative research on the application of biomaterials in bone/teeth regeneration or reconstruction.
Prof. Dr. Yung-Kang Shen
Dr. Fang-Yu Fan
Dr. Wei-Chun Lin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- material composition and percentage
- material characteristics
- cell patterning
- animal model
- bone/teeth regeneration or reconstruction
- materials processing
