This priority area focuses on research into preserving and restoring chewing function at all stages of life. Within this priority area, the emphasis will be on:
- Tissue engineering and the use of ‘soft tissues’ for function restoration
- The effect of gender and age differences on clinical success of e.g. implants
- Adverse reactions of biomaterials, and stimulation of ‘self repair’
- The potential of 3D printing for this research priority area.