Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025

 

Special Issue Editors

 

Dr. Giuseppe Minervini Website  E-Mail: giuseppe.minervini@unicampania.it
Guest Editor
University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Italy
Interests: Pediatric, Pediatric Dentistry, Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorders

 

Special Issue Information

 

New technologies and advancements in molecular and cellular biomechanics are revolutionizing our understanding of the biological and mechanical interactions within the craniofacial region. These innovations play a critical role in improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral and craniofacial disorders by providing biomechanical insights into tissue responses and therapeutic interventions.

 

This Special Issue focuses on the application of molecular and cellular biomechanics across various dental fields, including biomimetic designs, materials, devices, and procedures. From exploring the mechanotransduction pathways that regulate orthodontic tooth movement to understanding the biomechanical optimization of dental implants, this issue aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research that enhances clinical outcomes.

 

Key topics of interest include:

• Orthodontics and Craniofacial Growth: Biomechanics of orthodontic forces, cellular adaptations, and the role of mechanobiology in craniofacial development.
• Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry: Biomimetic approaches to dental materials and their interaction with oral tissues.
• Implantology: Molecular responses to mechanical stress and their impact on osseointegration and implant longevity.
• Oral Surgery and Bone Remodeling: Cellular and biomechanical mechanisms driving bone healing and regeneration.
• Temporomandibular Disorders: Mechanobiological insights into joint function, dysfunction, and treatment approaches.
• Pediatric Dentistry: Biomechanical aspects of growth modulation and early orthodontic interventions.
• Oral Cancer Mechanobiology: Biomechanical cues in cancer progression, metastasis, and their therapeutic implications.

 

We invite authors to submit original research articles, reviews, short communications, case series, and case reports addressing these themes. This Special Issue provides an opportunity to showcase interdisciplinary studies that integrate biomechanics, molecular biology, and clinical dentistry, fostering a deeper understanding of the mechanistic processes underlying oral health and disease.

 

Keywords:

 
Orthodontics and Craniofacial Growth

Oral Cancer Mechanobiology

Pediatric Dentistry

 

Published Papers