Biomaterials and Regenerative Dentistry

Recommended Prerequisites

Human Physiopathology.

Teaching Methods

In theoretical classes, interrogative and expository methods are used, in order to actively encourage student participation in discussions on the topics covered. Reputed experts are invited to some classes. Theoretical-practical classes are based on active models. In seminars, students present and discuss their work. Peers perform the critical evaluation of the works.

Learning Outcomes

This curricular unit aims to provide students with knowledge about the state of the art of Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine in the field of Dentistry. With this objective, topics such as that will allow students to:

- Define biomaterials and their interest in Regenerative Dentistry

- Know the mechanisms of cell and tissue regeneration

- Apply experimental models of regeneration and understand the mechanisms involved in the regeneration of cells, tissues and organs

- Know the regulatory and ethical aspects associated as well as the most relevant applications in dental clinic.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

-  Biomaterials: definition, classification and chemical, physical and mechanical properties (on-line content);

-  Biological interactions of materials with application in dentistry (on-line content);

-  In vitro and in vivo evaluation (ISOs) (on-line content);

-  3D bioprinting (face-to-face content);

-  Smart materials (on-line content);

- 3D bioprinting of human tissues: biofabrication, biolinks, and bioreactors (face-to-face content);

-  Tissue regeneration and stem cells (on-line content);

-  Nanomaterials and their interest in regenerative dentistry (face-to-face content);

- 3D bioprinting for reconstructive surgery in oral cavity: principles, applications, and challenges (on-line content)

-  In silico models: tissue/organ on a chip (face-to-face content);

-  Regulation of biomaterials and medical devices (on-line content);

-  Biomaterials: from genesis to commercialization (on-line content);

-  Biomaterials market/industry (on-line content).

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Filomena Rabaça Roque Botelho

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Continuous assessment according to e-log book : 50.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

 - Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine, Springer, 2011

- The cell biology of regeneration, 2012

- Liver regeneration - mechanisms and models to clinical application, 2018

- Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, 2011

- 3D printing with biomaterials, 2015

- Biomaterials science, 2004

- Livros e artigos científicos de revistas, de temas de Biomateriais e Medicina Dentária Regenerativa e de / Scientific books and papers from journals, considering Biomaterials Regenerative Dentistry.