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Recent Advances in Digital Dentistry and Oral Implantology

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: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 1332

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School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14040-900, SP, Brazil
Interests: periodontal; regeneration; periodontitis; peri-implantitis; biologic; scaffold
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 14040-904, Brazil
Interests: bone substitute biomaterial; dental implants

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Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
Interests: dental materials; oral rehabilitation

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Dear Colleagues,

The transformative impact of digital technologies in dentistry, particularly in the field of oral implantology, reflects our pursuit of excellence in patient care. The integration of digital workflows has not only streamlined diagnostic and treatment planning processes but has also introduced a new era of precision and predictability in dental procedures. The advent of cone beam computed tomography and intra-oral scanners has been pivotal, providing clinicians with detailed three-dimensional images that facilitate meticulous planning and execution for dental implants. The synergy of virtual planning and artificial intelligence has further augmented the capabilities of dental professionals, offering tools that simulate various clinical scenarios and enhance decision-making processes. This fusion of technology and expertise is revolutionizing educational paradigms, equipping students with an enhanced understanding of complex procedures through virtual simulations. The comprehensive approach enabled through virtual implant planning extends to prosthetic setup and guided implant surgery, ensuring that each phase of treatment is executed with the utmost accuracy. 

Going forward, the continuous evolution of digital dentistry will continue to attract researchers and practitioners and remain at the forefront of technological advancements. Staying updated on these developments represents a commitment to delivering superior care. 

In light of this, this Special Issue, “Recent Advances in Digital Dentistry and Oral Implantology”, will serve as a platform for sharing innovative research and clinical experiences, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge and expertise converge to achieve new standards in dental practice.

Prof. Dr. Mario Taba Jr.
Dr. Erick Ricardo Silva
Dr. Ester Alves Ferreira Bordini
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • digital workflow
  • dental implants
  • implantology
  • treatment plan

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Systematic Review
Regenerating Alveolar Bone for Implant Placement: The Efficacy of Autogenous Mineralized Dentin Matrix—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by Madalena Meném, Alexandre Santos and Paulo Mascarenhas
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(21), 10018; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142110018 - 2 Nov 2024
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The preservation of the alveolar ridge has gained increasing importance for various types of rehabilitation, including dental implant placement. Consequently, researchers have explored different bone grafts, such as mineralized dentin matrix grafts. However, a comprehensive review of the efficacy of autogenous mineralized dentin [...] Read more.
The preservation of the alveolar ridge has gained increasing importance for various types of rehabilitation, including dental implant placement. Consequently, researchers have explored different bone grafts, such as mineralized dentin matrix grafts. However, a comprehensive review of the efficacy of autogenous mineralized dentin (AMD) for alveolar ridge preservation remains lacking. In this review, we evaluated the efficacy of AMD as a method for alveolar ridge preservation in cases of delayed implant placement. A comprehensive search through PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and B-on repositories was conducted without time constraints up to July 2024 to identify peer-reviewed human studies. These studies assessed the percentage of newly formed bone and residual graft following bone regeneration with AMD grafts after tooth extraction, specifically in the context of delayed implant placement. Our analysis included four selected studies involving 55 patients and 67 sockets. The findings suggest that AMD grafts resulted in an average (and 95% confidence interval) of 43.8% [36.6%, 50.8%] newly formed bone, and delayed implant placement was a feasible surgical option for all patients. Although the available literature is scarce, AMD grafting has yielded promising outcomes as a method for bone reconstruction. Nevertheless, additional randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes and longer follow-ups are required to substantiate these findings. Full article
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