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New Trends in Digital Dentistry

A special issue of Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767). This special issue belongs to the section "Digital Technologies".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 3188

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Dr. Dorina Lauritano

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Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
Interests: oral surgery; oral medicine; oral pathology; oral biology; digital dentistry
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Dear Colleagues,

Digital dentistry has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, transforming traditional dental practices into technologically advanced and efficient methodologies. This Special Issue aims to provide an overview of the latest trends in digital dentistry, encompassing various facets, including imaging, diagnostics, treatment planning, and fabrication techniques. The integration of cutting-edge technologies has revolutionized dental care, improving precision, patient outcomes, and overall efficiency in dental procedures. I invite you to contribute to this Special Issue with your valuable research.

Dr. Dorina Lauritano
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • digital planning
  • desktop scanners
  • dental implants
  • restorative materials
  • intraoral scanners
  • face scanners
  • dynamic articulators
  • software
  • CAD/CAM
  • guided surgery
  • custom-made aligners
  • bone regeneration

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Bilateral Symmetry in the Aesthetic Area Achieved by Digital Smile Design on 3D Virtual Patient and Conventional Diagnostic Wax-Up—A Comparative Study
by Maria Hristozova, Mariya Dimitrova and Stefan Zlatev
Dent. J. 2024, 12(12), 373; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12120373 - 21 Nov 2024
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Background: Digital diagnostic waxing is a contemporary alternative to the conventional wax-up method. This study aims to evaluate the impact of both techniques on the perceived frontal symmetry in aesthetic treatment planning. Dental symmetry significantly influences smile perception and, consequently, the acceptance [...] Read more.
Background: Digital diagnostic waxing is a contemporary alternative to the conventional wax-up method. This study aims to evaluate the impact of both techniques on the perceived frontal symmetry in aesthetic treatment planning. Dental symmetry significantly influences smile perception and, consequently, the acceptance of treatment outcomes, highlighting its clinical importance in restorative dentistry. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 teeth were measured, with 50 (n = 50) waxed up using traditional modeling techniques and 50 using a face-guided digital approach. The study involved ten patients requiring fixed restorations in the aesthetic zone. Both digital and conventional wax-ups were performed for each participant. Gypsum models with wax-ups were digitized and superimposed onto the digital diagnostic design using 3Shape Dental Designer Studio software, Version 2023 (3Shape, Copenhagen, Denmark). Screenshots of the frontal view were captured, and the width of each morphologically altered tooth was measured using ImageJ software Version 1.54 (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA). Results: The results indicated no statistically significant difference in symmetry between the right and left sides achieved by the two diagnostic approaches (t-value = −1.89, p-value = 0.07). The perceived symmetry of morphologically modified frontal teeth, as achieved by digital and conventional waxing, was found to be comparable. Conclusions: Digital diagnostic planning is validated as a reliable alternative to the conventional wax-up method, offering comparable accuracy in achieving dental symmetry while potentially enhancing efficiency and precision in the aesthetic treatment planning process. This result underscores the potential of digital technologies to streamline clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes. Clinically, achieving symmetry in the aesthetic zone is crucial for patient satisfaction and acceptance of restorative procedures, emphasizing the need for continued integration of digital tools in dental practice. Full article
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An In Vivo Comparison of Trueness and Precision of Two Novel Methods for Improving Edentulous Full Arch Implant Scanning Accuracy: A Pilot Study
by Adam Brian Nulty
Dent. J. 2024, 12(11), 367; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12110367 - 18 Nov 2024
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Background: This retrospective in vivo study evaluated the trueness and precision of two digital intraoral scanners—Dentsply Sirona Primescan and Medit i900—, both with and without two variants of the novel Scan Ladder aids, and compared their performance to a new intraoral photogrammetry scanner [...] Read more.
Background: This retrospective in vivo study evaluated the trueness and precision of two digital intraoral scanners—Dentsply Sirona Primescan and Medit i900—, both with and without two variants of the novel Scan Ladder aids, and compared their performance to a new intraoral photogrammetry scanner (Shining 3D Elite). Methods: Data from ten edentulous patients, previously collected during routine clinical treatment, were analyzed using a master STL generated from traditional impression casts as the reference. A custom positional change calculator and comprehensive statistical analysis were used to assess scanner accuracy. Results: The findings demonstrated that the use of the Scan Ladder significantly enhanced the overall accuracy of both intraoral scanners, showing no statistically significant differences when compared to the intraoral photogrammetry system. Conclusions: These results indicate that the Scan Ladder improves the performance of conventional intraoral scanners and suggests that the Shining 3D Elite intraoral photogrammetry scanner is a reliable alternative to extraoral photogrammetry for edentulous cases. Further research, with a larger and more diverse cohort, is warranted to validate and expand upon these findings. Full article
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Efficacy of Virtual Preparation Simulators Compared to Traditional Preparations on Phantom Heads
by Lea Stoilov, Fabian Stephan, Helmut Stark, Norbert Enkling, Dominik Kraus and Milan Stoilov
Dent. J. 2024, 12(8), 259; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12080259 - 14 Aug 2024
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Background: Virtual simulators are increasingly being introduced in dental education. This study investigates whether virtual simulators offer comparable or superior educational efficacy when compared to traditional phantom simulators. Materials and Methods: Participants were randomly allocated into groups: Virtual Preparation (SIM; n = 30) [...] Read more.
Background: Virtual simulators are increasingly being introduced in dental education. This study investigates whether virtual simulators offer comparable or superior educational efficacy when compared to traditional phantom simulators. Materials and Methods: Participants were randomly allocated into groups: Virtual Preparation (SIM; n = 30) and Traditional Preparation (FRA; n = 30). Students were tasked with preparing tooth 36 for a full-cast crown during free practice for four days. Faculty staff provided feedback to both groups. Examinations were administered and graded by three examiners (preclinical and clinical consultants and a dental surgery consultant). Additionally, a survey was conducted to assess each training concept. Results: The FRA group achieved significantly better grades in the preparation exam evaluations by all three examiners, compared to the SIM group. Interrater reliability showed only moderate agreement, with the clinical examiner giving better grades than the other two. The questionnaire results indicate that while participants managed with the virtual system, they preferred the analog system for exams and patient preparation. Conclusion: Virtual simulators do not seem to be as good when it comes to practicing for a preparation exam or clinical preparation, especially for unexperienced students. However, they still appear to be useful as an additional tool for introducing students to the topic of preparation. Full article
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Trabecular Bone Component Assessment under Orthodontic Loads and Movements during Periodontal Breakdown—A Finite Elements Analysis
by Radu-Andrei Moga, Cristian Doru Olteanu and Ada Gabriela Delean
Dent. J. 2024, 12(6), 190; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12060190 - 20 Jun 2024
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This numerical analysis, by employing Tresca and Von Mises failure criteria, assessed the biomechanical behavior of a trabecular bone component subjected to 0.6, 1.2, and 2.4 N orthodontic forces under five movements (intrusion, extrusion, tipping, rotation, and translation) and during a gradual horizontal [...] Read more.
This numerical analysis, by employing Tresca and Von Mises failure criteria, assessed the biomechanical behavior of a trabecular bone component subjected to 0.6, 1.2, and 2.4 N orthodontic forces under five movements (intrusion, extrusion, tipping, rotation, and translation) and during a gradual horizontal periodontal breakdown (0–8 mm). Additionally, they assessed the changes produced by bone loss, and the ischemic and resorptive risks. The analysis employed eighty-one models of nine patients in 405 simulations. Both failure criteria showed similar qualitative results, with Tresca being quantitatively higher by 1.09–1.21. No qualitative differences were seen between the three orthodontic loads. Quantitatively, a doubling (1.2 N) and quadrupling (2.4 N) were visible when compared to 0.6 N. Rotation and translation followed by tipping are the most stressful, especially for a reduced periodontium, prone to higher ischemic and resorptive risks. In an intact periodontium, 1.2 N can be safely applied but only in a reduced periodontium for extrusion and intrusion. More than 0.6 N is prone to increasing ischemic and resorptive risks for the other three movements. In an intact periodontium, stress spreads in the entire trabecular structure. In a reduced periodontium, stress concentrates (after a 4 mm loss—marker for the stress change distribution) and increases around the cervical third of the remaining alveolar socket. Full article
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