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Advancements and Updates in Digital Dentistry

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 4015

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Dr. Arthur R. G. Cortes

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Department of Dental Surgery, Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta
Interests: digital dentistry; oral implantology; bone imaging
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

It is well known that new techniques and technologies, such as artificial intelligence, have recently been incorporated into computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) workflows in dentistry and medicine. We are, thus, inviting the submission of manuscripts to a Special Issue on “Advancements and Updates in Digital Dentistry”.

This Special Issue will be focused on case and technical reports, as well as solid original research, addressing novel applications of these recent technologies and new techniques in digital dentistry. Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • artificial intelligence 
  • digital dentistry
  • virtual patient
  • augmented reality
  • CAD-CAM
  • 3D printing
  • dental lasers
  • digital orthodontics
  • digital workflow
  • computer-aided manufacturing
  • computer-aided design

Dr. Arthur R. G. Cortes
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • digital dentistry
  • virtual patient
  • augmented reality
  • CAD-CAM

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Editorial
Artificial Intelligence in Planning Oral Rehabilitations: Current Status
by Arthur Rodriguez Gonzalez Cortes
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(10), 4093; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14104093 - 11 May 2024
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Diagnostic digital 3D images, such as cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), have been widely evaluated quantitatively and qualitatively regarding their diagnostic performance for identify various alterations [...] Full article
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Predictability of Maxillary Expansion with Invisalign® First: Treatment Planning vs. Outcome
by Luca Levrini, Piero Antonio Zecca, Alessandro Deppieri, Margherita Caccia, Eleonora Ivonne Scurati, Valentina Angela Legramandi and Andrea Carganico
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(21), 9871; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14219871 - 29 Oct 2024
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The aim of this study is to retrospectively investigate the predictability of maxillary arch expansion with Invisalign ® First in mixed dentition. In a sample of 64 treated patients, 3D digital models from the ClinCheck® software were compared with post-treatment digital models. [...] Read more.
The aim of this study is to retrospectively investigate the predictability of maxillary arch expansion with Invisalign ® First in mixed dentition. In a sample of 64 treated patients, 3D digital models from the ClinCheck® software were compared with post-treatment digital models. Predicted maxillary expansion was related to the final outcome of expansion. At the cuspidal level, there was observed a predictability of 59.68% for deciduous canines, 63.77% for first deciduous molars, 66.99% for second deciduous molars, and 55.61% for first permanent molars. At the gingival level, there was observed a predictability of 49.87% for deciduous canines, 53.11% for first deciduous molars, 53.36% for second deciduous molars, and 45.16% for first permanent molars. The difference between the predicted and achieved expansion was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Within the present limitations, our results suggest that, with Invisalign® First, it is possible to expand the upper arch in mixed dentition in an effective and predictable way. Clear aligners could represent a new and valid alternative for arch expansion in growing patients. Full article
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Impact of UV Light Exposure During Printing on Thermomechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Polyurethane-Based Orthodontic Aligners
by Luka Šimunović, Antun Jakob Marić, Ivana Bačić, Tatjana Haramina and Senka Meštrović
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(20), 9580; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14209580 - 21 Oct 2024
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Aim: Polyurethane-based aligners, created through photoinitiated free-radical polymerization, have been the subject of numerous studies focusing solely on their mechanical properties. In contrast, we investigate their thermomechanical properties, which are crucial for their efficacy. This paper aims to investigate the effects of different [...] Read more.
Aim: Polyurethane-based aligners, created through photoinitiated free-radical polymerization, have been the subject of numerous studies focusing solely on their mechanical properties. In contrast, we investigate their thermomechanical properties, which are crucial for their efficacy. This paper aims to investigate the effects of different UV light exposure durations on the complex modulus of elasticity, tan delta, glass transition temperature, and the degree of conversion (DC). Methods: Aligners were printed using Tera Harz TC-85 and NextDent Ortho Flex resin with specific exposure times (2, 2.4, 3, 4, and 4.5 s for Tera Harz; 5, 6, 7, and 8 s for NextDent) and processed per manufacturer guidelines. The degree of conversion was analyzed using Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy, while Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) characterized the mechanical properties (complex modulus and tan delta) and the glass transition. Results: Tera Harz TC-85 showed a higher degree of conversion (90.29–94.54%), suggesting fewer residual monomers, which is potentially healthier for patients. However, its lower glass transition temperature (35.60–38.74 °C) might cause it to become rubbery in the mouth. NextDent Orto Flex, with a higher storage modulus (641.85–794.55 MPa) and Tg (49.36–50.98 °C), offers greater rigidity and stability at higher temperatures (greater than temperature in the oral cavity), ideal for orthodontic forces, though its lower degree of conversion raises health concerns. Conclusions: Tera Harz TC 85 generally achieves higher DC and more stable polymerization across different UV exposure times than NextDent Orto Flex. Optimal polymerization times significantly impact both the mechanical and thermal properties of these dental resins, with NextDent showing optimal properties at 7 s and Tera Harz benefiting from both very short and extended exposure times. Full article
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Full Digital Workflow for Aesthetic Rehabilitation of the Upper Teeth: A Case Report
by Gilbert Jorquera, Louis Hardan, Rim Bourgi, David Arias, Carlos Enrique Cuevas-Suárez, Krystyna Pietrzycka and Monika Lukomska-Szymanska
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(13), 5957; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14135957 - 8 Jul 2024
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The present case report presents a digital workflow for designing an aesthetic rehabilitation of the upper anterior teeth in an adult male. The patient suffered from a gummy smile resulting from an unfavorable ratio between upper lip length and gingiva/tooth display. In addition, [...] Read more.
The present case report presents a digital workflow for designing an aesthetic rehabilitation of the upper anterior teeth in an adult male. The patient suffered from a gummy smile resulting from an unfavorable ratio between upper lip length and gingiva/tooth display. In addition, the tooth shapes, color, and position were not accepted by the patient. The treatment planning included gingivectomy based on a digitally designed PMMA guide performed using a soft tissue SOGA laser (Shenzhen Soga Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China). The preparation was guided by the plastic guides for preparation control created digitally in Exocad software (Rijeka 3.1. Darmstadt, Germany) and printed in three-dimensional plastic. Next, both arches and maximum intercuspation were scanned. The milled lithium disilicate veneers were manufactured using CAD-computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) equipment. The restorations were cemented using a translucent light-cure resin cement (RelyX Universal, 3M ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA). Next, occlusion adjustment and polishing were executed. Based on the present case report, it can be assumed that the application of digital techniques allows us to achieve an aesthetic and functional result with reduced work time and errors. Emphasizing the clinical impact, these methods enhance patient satisfaction and treatment accuracy in intricate aesthetic rehabilitations. Full article
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