Maxillofacial bone defects caused by congenital malformations, trauma, tumors, and
inflammation can severely affect functions and aesthetics of maxillofacial region. Despite …

This review provides an overview of various materials used in dentistry and oral and
maxillofacial surgeries to replace or repair bone defects. The choice of material depends on …

Skeletal-related disorders such as arthritis, bone cancer, osteosarcoma, and osteoarthritis
are among the most common reasons for mortality in humans at present. Nanostructured …

The ideal biomaterials substitute for bone repair should possess the following
characteristics: provide osteogenic, osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties; …

Natural polymers have been used in the biomedical fields for decades, mainly derived from
animals and plants with high similarities with biomacromolecules in the human body. As an …

Calcium phosphate is the main inorganic component of bone. Calcium phosphate-based
biomaterials have demonstrated great potential in bone tissue engineering due to their …

Control of inflammation is indispensable for optimal oral wound healing and tissue
regeneration. Several biomaterials have been used to enhance the regenerative outcomes; …

Alloplasts are synthetic, inorganic, biocompatible bone substitutes that function as defect
fillers to repair skeletal defects. The acceptance of these substitutes by host tissues is …

Bone scaffolds play a crucial role in bone tissue engineering by providing mechanical
support for the growth of new tissue while enduring static and fatigue loads. Although …

This comprehensive review provides an in-depth analysis of the use of biomaterials in the
processes of guided tissue and bone regeneration, and their indispensable role in dental …