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Dental Materials: Latest Advances and Prospects, Third Edition

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: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 6245

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Prof. Dr. Vittorio Checchi

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Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, Italy
Interests: restorative dentistry; adhesive dentistry; dental materials; implant dentistry; biomaterials; periodontology; dental hygiene
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Dear Colleagues,

Building upon the resounding success of the first and second edition of our Special Issue "Dental Materials: Latest Advances and Prospects" in both 2021 and 2022, we are pleased to announce the launch of its third edition. Our goal is to maintain our commitment to publishing cutting-edge scientific research that mirrors the current state of the art in the realm of dental materials.

It is evident that virtually every facet of dentistry is intricately linked to the continuous emergence of novel materials, and clinical progress is invariably intertwined with the innovation and enhancement of materials, instruments, and equipment. The integration of modern dental materials has undeniably propelled clinical dentistry towards unprecedented achievements.

In recent years, the dental landscape has witnessed a dynamic transformation driven by digital technology and the rapid evolution of the dental industry. This transformation has given rise to the development and introduction of new materials across various dental disciplines, including prosthesis, restorative dentistry, endodontics, implantology, and orthodontics. Regrettably, this surge in productivity has not always been paralleled by robust scientific research, resulting in clinicians encountering materials that may not necessarily outperform their predecessors. Consequently, there is a pressing need for further studies to establish substantial evidence for the efficacy of recently introduced dental materials.

Under this backdrop, we are pleased to announce a call for submissions to this Special Issue. We invite high-quality research articles, clinical studies, review articles, and case reports that delve into the latest advances and prospects of dental materials, spanning all fields of dentistry. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of these materials and their impact on the practice of dentistry.

Prof. Dr. Vittorio Checchi
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Keywords

  • dental materials
  • dental adhesion
  • ceramics and prosthetic materials
  • CAD/CAM-related materials
  • dental implants
  • biomaterials and materials for bone regeneration
  • materials for endodontics
  • materials for orthodontics

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Evaluation of Rosuvastatin Solution in Post-Extraction Alveolar Bone Repair: An In Vivo Research Study
by Tiago Queiroz, Vittorio Moraschini, Suelen Cristina Sartoretto, Adriana Terezinha Neves Novellino Alves, Rodrigo Figueiredo de Brito Resende, Marcelo Uzeda, Kayvon Javid, Ilia Deylami, Monica Diuana Calasans-Maia, Carlos Fernando Mourão and Rafael Seabra Louro
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(6), 2415; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14062415 - 13 Mar 2024
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Statins have demonstrated positive results in alveolar repair after induced osteoporosis in humans and rats. This study aimed to evaluate the osteogenic potential of rosuvastatin (RSV) solution associated with collagen sponge in post-extraction rat alveoli. An experimental study was carried out at the [...] Read more.
Statins have demonstrated positive results in alveolar repair after induced osteoporosis in humans and rats. This study aimed to evaluate the osteogenic potential of rosuvastatin (RSV) solution associated with collagen sponge in post-extraction rat alveoli. An experimental study was carried out at the Fluminense Federal University in 30 Wistar rats (female) randomly distributed into three experimental groups: group I—dental sockets filled with a blood clot (CS); group II—dental sockets filled with collagen sponge (EC); and group III—collagen sponge associated with RSV. Slides stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) were used for histomorphometric analysis to evaluate newly formed bone, connective tissue, and biomaterial in the respective groups, comparing them over different periods (7 and 42 days). The Shapiro–Wilk test was used to evaluate the same experimental period, and the Mann–Whitney test was used to compare the different periods between the groups. At 7 days, the clot group showed greater new bone formation (median 23.27; IQR 10.62–4.74) than the sponge group (median 2.25; IQR 3.42–1.53) and RSV group (median 0; IQR 0–0; p = 0.03), respectively. At 42 days, the clot group (median 63.90; IQR 7.54–3.73) showed better results regarding newly formed bone compared to the RSV group (median 26.33; IQR 4.78–2.24; p = 0.003). The present study demonstrated no advantages in the use of RSV in relation to the control group and no statistical difference between groups II and III. Full article
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Piezosurgery versus Reciprocating Saw: Qualitative Comparison of the Morphology of Cutting Surfaces in Ex Vivo Human Bone
by Alexandre Anesi, Sara Negrello, Marta Checchi, Mattia Di Bartolomeo, Roberta Salvatori, Francesco Cavani, Carla Palumbo and Marzia Ferretti
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 2203; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14052203 - 6 Mar 2024
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The aim of this study was to morphologically evaluate the differences in the cutting surfaces of bone segments obtained by reciprocating saw (RS) and two piezosurgical devices (Piezosurgery Medical—PM—and Piezosurgery Plus—PP) in ex vivo human fibulae. The ultimate goal was to identify the [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to morphologically evaluate the differences in the cutting surfaces of bone segments obtained by reciprocating saw (RS) and two piezosurgical devices (Piezosurgery Medical—PM—and Piezosurgery Plus—PP) in ex vivo human fibulae. The ultimate goal was to identify the presence of debris, scratches, and microcracks on the cutting surface that might affect bone healing, a key aspect in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Ten patients who underwent a microsurgical reconstruction of the mandible with a free fibula flap were enrolled. The fibula segments usually discarded after surgery were cut using RS, PM, and PP, obtaining transverse sections to analyze under an environmental scanning electron microscope to perform a histomorphological qualitative evaluation. Bone surfaces cut with the RS presented several scratches, and haversian canals were frequently filled with bone debris/chips. On the contrary, PM and PP devices produced smoother and sharper cutting surfaces, with lower production of bone debris/chips, preventing vascular spaces’ closure. Microcracks were found in both PM and PP cut specimens, and they could be associated with the triggering of bone remodeling, thus improving the formation of new bone, while their presence was rarely observable in RS cut samples. The use of piezosurgical devices showed superior performance, providing cleaner and smoother cutting surfaces that favor vascularization and bone remodeling; altogether, these processes could lead to accelerated bone healing, a fundamental goal in all surgical procedures that involve bone cutting. Full article
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Systematic Review
Jaw Reconstruction with Scapular Bone Flap and Prosthetic Implant Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
by Danilo Di Giorgio, Riccardo Nocini, Mattia Di Bartolomeo, Matteo Fatiga, Marco Della Monaca, Paolo Priore, Valentina Terenzi, Andrea Battisti, Andrea Cassoni and Valentino Valentini
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(17), 7890; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14177890 - 5 Sep 2024
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A rising demand for prosthetic-driven jaw reconstruction is encountered in maxillo-facial surgery. The free scapula flap is a workhorse of cervico-facial reconstructions, but an implant-based prosthetic rehabilitation on this flap is a debated topic. A systematic review of the papers on this subject [...] Read more.
A rising demand for prosthetic-driven jaw reconstruction is encountered in maxillo-facial surgery. The free scapula flap is a workhorse of cervico-facial reconstructions, but an implant-based prosthetic rehabilitation on this flap is a debated topic. A systematic review of the papers on this subject has been conducted on Embase, MEDLINE, and Cochrane libraries following PRISMA guidelines, in order to analyze the results described in the literature. A total of nine papers were eligible for inclusion, with 83 scapula flaps overall being used for an implant-based prosthetic rehabilitation. The mandible was the reconstructed jaw in 58.0% of the cases. Overall, 249 implants were positioned (mean 3.0 implant per flap) with a 3.6% implant failure rate. In 95.2% of the cases, delayed rehabilitation was performed. Radiotherapy and the timing of implant placement did not seem to influence implant failure. Only two papers analyzed the quality of life following the rehabilitation, highlighting a functional improvement. Scapula-based implant-prosthetic rehabilitation is a feasible technique that can also benefit from the new CAD/CAM technologies and digital workflows. Nonetheless, further studies focused on this topic and on its impact on the quality of life are needed in order to analyze risk factors and to optimize the outcomes. Full article
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Systematic Review
Antibacterial Agents Used in Modifications of Dental Resin Composites: A Systematic Review
by Maja Zalega and Kinga Bociong
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 3710; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14093710 - 26 Apr 2024
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Introduction: Resin-based composites (RBCs) are very common and often applicable in dentistry. Their disadvantage is susceptibility to secondary caries due to the formation of bacterial biofilm at the interface with the patient’s tissues. Antimicrobial additive incorporation into RBCs seems to be a justified [...] Read more.
Introduction: Resin-based composites (RBCs) are very common and often applicable in dentistry. Their disadvantage is susceptibility to secondary caries due to the formation of bacterial biofilm at the interface with the patient’s tissues. Antimicrobial additive incorporation into RBCs seems to be a justified method to alleviate the above-mentioned negative phenomenon. The aim of this review is to provide a juxtaposition of strategies and results on the topic of antimicrobial composites. It also provides insights into future research and prospects for clinical applications. Methods: This review summarizes the literature from 2017 to 2024, describing potential antimicrobial agents incorporated into dental composites. The research methodology involved a systematic search using the Population/Intervention/Comparison/Outcome (PICO) structure and selecting articles from databases such as Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Elsevier, which allowed for an in-depth review of substances utilized for the antibacterial modification of RBCs. Results: A total of 159 articles were identified, 43 of which met the inclusion criteria. Conclusions: This review is a summary of novel approaches in the field of dental materials science. The results show the variety of approaches to modifying composites for antimicrobial efficacy. It is worth underlining that there is a significant difficulty in comparing the studies selected for this review. This is related to the different modifiers used and the modification of composites with different compositions. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of a standardized approach to the modification of dental materials to give them a biocidal character and simultaneously maintain the stability of their mechanical and chemical properties. Full article
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Systematic Review
Cytotoxicity of Bleaching Products: A Systematic Review
by Mireia Montaner, José Luis Sanz, Carmen Llena, María Melo, Clara Puig-Herreros and James Ghilotti
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 3680; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14093680 - 26 Apr 2024
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The high demand for aesthetic treatments among the population has resulted in a wide array of bleaching products available on the market. It is imperative to investigate the potential adverse effects these products may have on dental health. The objective of this systematic [...] Read more.
The high demand for aesthetic treatments among the population has resulted in a wide array of bleaching products available on the market. It is imperative to investigate the potential adverse effects these products may have on dental health. The objective of this systematic review is to assess, based on available experimental in vitro studies in the scientific literature, whether bleaching products exhibit cytotoxic properties against pulp stem cells and fibroblasts. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across the Medline, Scopus, and Lilacs databases using the search formula ((Tooth whitening) OR (bleaching agent)) AND cytotoxicity AND ((stem cell*) OR fibroblast). Following the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 14 articles were deemed suitable for full analysis. The most utilized assay in the evaluated studies was the MTT cell viability assay. Fibroblasts emerged as the most scrutinized cell type due to the potential adverse effects of bleaching, such as invasive cervical resorption, which primarily affects the periodontal ligament where fibroblasts are located. It was observed that as the concentration of hydrogen peroxide increases, so does the cytotoxicity of the product. Additionally, other factors such as application time, activation methods, and the type of peroxide used also play a significant role. Bleaching products have been shown to exert cytotoxic effects on fibroblasts. Further exploration of the impact of bleaching agents on dental pulp stem cells is warranted to better understand their implications for these cells. Full article
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