Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Materials
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Dental Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2024 | Viewed by 177
Special Issue Editors
Interests: oral and maxillofacial surgery; orthodontics; bone grafting; bioprinting; bioengineering
Interests: radiology; dentistry; artificial intelligence
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery are two separate dental specialties that utilize a range of materials to treat dentomaxillofacial deformities.
Orthodontic materials, such as wires, brackets, bands, adhesives, facemasks, appliances, and surgical hooks, have evolved to improve patient comfort and treatment outcomes. Additionally, advanced orthodontic products, biomaterials, nanotechnology and innovative solutions involving fixed or removable appliances have the ability to enhance the delivery of care with patient-specific approaches.
In relation to oral and maxillofacial surgery, a number of tools and materials can be employed with the intention of increasing the success rate of a surgical procedure and shortening the healing time for patients. Some common materials utilized in oral and maxillofacial surgery include bone grafts (natural or synthetic), growth factors (such as bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), platelet-rich plasma (PRP)), biodegradable materials (such as bone plates, membranes, and scaffolds), and implantable devices (such as customizable titanium plates and screws).
The aim of this Special Issue is to discuss the application of state-of-the-art materials in orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery, with the purpose of improving patient-related outcomes and the current standards of care. Both research and review articles are welcome.
Dr. Sohaib Shujaat
Prof. Dr. Kaan Orhan
Dr. Yuwei Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- orthodontic appliances
- orthodontic appliance design
- orthodontic adhesives
- bone grafting
- jaw fixation techniques
- bioprinting
- implant dentistry
- craniomaxillofacial deformities
- dentoalveolar surgery
- reconstructive surgery
- biomechanics
- tissue engineering
- stem cell
