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Esthetic Dentistry: Current Perspectives and Future Prospects

A special issue of Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2025 | Viewed by 8051

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Dr. Gildo Santos

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Department of Restorative Dentistry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON N6A 5C1, Canada
Interests: implant dentistry; esthetic dentistry dental prosthesis; fixed prosthodontics; dental materials; aesthetic dentistry; clinical dentistry; restorative dentistry; veneers; dental education

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue on esthetic dentistry and invite you to submit your work for consideration. This issue will showcase the latest developments, methods, and trends in the field of esthetic dentistry. We are looking for original research papers, clinical case reports, review articles, and novel approaches that cover various aspects of esthetic dentistry, such as smile design, tooth restoration, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and cosmetic procedures.

We welcome papers that address the topics mentioned above, as well as other topics related to materials, technologies, patient satisfaction, psychological factors, and emerging concepts. We hope that you will join us in sharing your knowledge and experience as this will contribute to advancements in the field of esthetic dentistry.

Dr. Gildo Santos
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • esthetic dentistry
  • ceramics
  • composite layering
  • veneers
  • crowns
  • dental implants
  • CAD/CAM dentistry
  • digital dentistry
  • minimally invasive dentistry
  • crown lengthening

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Dental Color-Matching Ability: Comparison between Visual Determination and Technology
by Maria Menini, Lorenzo Rivolta, Jordi Manauta, Massimo Nuvina, Zsolt M. Kovacs-Vajna and Paolo Pesce
Dent. J. 2024, 12(9), 284; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12090284 - 3 Sep 2024
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Background: The choice of the correct color is of paramount importance in esthetic dentistry; however, there is still no consensus on the best technique to determine it. The aim of the present study is to compare the accuracy of a recently introduced colorimeter [...] Read more.
Background: The choice of the correct color is of paramount importance in esthetic dentistry; however, there is still no consensus on the best technique to determine it. The aim of the present study is to compare the accuracy of a recently introduced colorimeter in shade matching with human vision. In addition, possible variables affecting color-matching by human eye have been analysed. Methods: 18 disc-shaped composite samples with identical size and shape were produced from a composite flow system (Enamel plus HriHF, Micerium): Nine were considered control samples (UD 0-UD 6), and nine were test samples with identical flow composite shade to the control ones. Parallelly, 70 individuals (dental students and dental field professionals) were individually instructed to sit in a dark room illuminated with D55 light and to perform visual shade matching between control and test discs. An error matrix containing ΔE94 between control and test discs was generated, containing four match-clusters depending on perceptibility and acceptability thresholds. The frequency and severity of errors were examined. Results: The colorimeter achieved a 100% perfect matching, while individuals only achieved a 78%. A higher occurrence of mismatches was noted for intermediate composite shades without a statistically significant difference. No statistically significant differences were reported for age, sex, and experience. A statistically significant difference was present among the Optishade match and the visual determination. Conclusions: The instrumental shade-matching evaluation proved to be significantly more reliable than the human visual system. Further research is needed to determine whether the same outcomes are achieved in a clinical setting directly on patients. Full article
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Evaluation of Cleaning Methods for Lithium Disilicate Ceramic Post Try-In Paste Application: An SEM Analysis
by Gildo Coelho Santos Junior and Maria Jacinta Moraes Coelho Santos
Dent. J. 2024, 12(9), 281; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12090281 - 31 Aug 2024
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This in vitro study assessed the efficacy of three cleaning methods on lithium disilicate ceramic after the application of different try-in pastes through SEM analysis. Ten rectangular specimens of IPS e.max CAD were prepared using a diamond disc, crystallized, etched with 5% hydrofluoric [...] Read more.
This in vitro study assessed the efficacy of three cleaning methods on lithium disilicate ceramic after the application of different try-in pastes through SEM analysis. Ten rectangular specimens of IPS e.max CAD were prepared using a diamond disc, crystallized, etched with 5% hydrofluoric acid, and subjected to three try-in pastes—Calibra ©, Variolink (V), RelyX Veneer®—and three cleaning techniques—air–water spray (RD), ultrasonic bath in distilled water for five minutes (ULT/W), and ultrasonic bath in distilled alcohol for five minutes (ULT/A). A control specimen was also included. After one-minute paste application and subsequent cleaning method application, SEM evaluation was conducted. The results indicate that RD was as effective as CTRL in removing remnants from R-RD, V-ULT/W and V-ULT/A samples, but ineffective for all Calibra paste-contaminated specimens. In conclusion, the optimal removal of try-in paste residues from lithium disilicate restorations is paste-dependent; however, ultrasonic baths with distilled water or alcohol proved effective for most pastes tested. Full article
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Comparing Zirconium Crown Marginal Adaptation in Preparations with Two Different Occlusal Reductions
by Ali Khekan and Bernd Kordaß
Dent. J. 2024, 12(3), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12030077 - 19 Mar 2024
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This study aimed to assess and contrast the effects on the vertical marginal fit of full contour CAD/CAM-generated monolithic zirconia crowns at pre- and post-cementation levels with various occlusal reduction schemes (planar and flat) and cements. Forty sound human maxillary first premolars were [...] Read more.
This study aimed to assess and contrast the effects on the vertical marginal fit of full contour CAD/CAM-generated monolithic zirconia crowns at pre- and post-cementation levels with various occlusal reduction schemes (planar and flat) and cements. Forty sound human maxillary first premolars were sampled for this study. The samples were divided into two main groups with twenty samples in each group according to the occlusal reduction scheme as follows: Group A included a chamfer finishing line design with a planar occlusal reduction scheme and Group B included a chamfer finishing line design with a flat occlusal reduction scheme. Each group was sampled into two subgroups (n = 10) based on the type of cement as follows: resin-modified glass ionomer cement (Fuji Plus) for subgroups A1 and B1, and a universal adhesive system (Duo Estecem II) for subgroups A2 and B2. Marginal gaps were tested in four indentations using a Dino light stereomicroscope (230×). Paired T-tests and Student’s t-tests were used to analyze the data. Before cementation, subgroup A1 scored the lowest mean of vertical marginal gap values, while subgroup B2 scored the highest mean; following cementation, subgroup A1 scored the lowest mean of vertical marginal gap values, and subgroup B2 scored the highest mean of vertical marginal gap values. A chamfer finishing line design with a planar occlusal reduction scheme could be a preferable occlusal reduction scheme. Full article
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments for Excessive Gingival Display
by Mahdis Maleki, Bo Huang, Vanessa C. Mendes, Marco F. Caminiti and Yoav Finer
Dent. J. 2024, 12(6), 154; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12060154 - 22 May 2024
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Excessive gingival display (EGD) is defined as more than 2 mm of gingiva display above the maxillary incisors at maximum smile. Various skeletal, dental, and soft tissue etiological factors for EGD have been suggested. This study assessed the effectiveness and stability of surgical [...] Read more.
Excessive gingival display (EGD) is defined as more than 2 mm of gingiva display above the maxillary incisors at maximum smile. Various skeletal, dental, and soft tissue etiological factors for EGD have been suggested. This study assessed the effectiveness and stability of surgical (SX) and nonsurgical (NSX) interventions for correction of EGD through a systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. An electronic search of Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, Scopus, Web of Science, and LILACS was conducted (2010–2023). Results were expressed as mean change in gingival display using the random-effects model at 1, 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up. At 1 month, SX and NSX treatments yielded a comparable mean reduction of 3.50 mm (2.13–4.86) and 3.43 mm (2.67–4.19) in gingival display, respectively. However, by 6 months, NSX treatments showed a reduction of 0.51 mm compared to 2.86 mm with SX treatments. SX outcomes remained stable past 6 months, while NSX outcomes partially relapsed at 6 months and returned to baseline levels at 12 months. Notably, NSX treatments were more effective in cases with mild initial EGD, while SX treatments showed a better outcome in severe cases. To draw more robust conclusions regarding the treatment outcomes, future primary studies of greater rigor are required. Full article
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Is a White Diet Necessary for Tooth Bleaching Procedures? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by Louis Hardan, Rim Bourgi, Abigailt Flores-Ledesma, Walter Devoto, Emma Devoto, Miguel Ángel Fernández-Barrera, Naji Kharouf and Carlos Enrique Cuevas-Suárez
Dent. J. 2024, 12(4), 118; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12040118 - 22 Apr 2024
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The aim of this investigation was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the necessity of a white diet during or following a bleaching procedure. This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the PRISMA guidelines meticulously. The research question was: Is a [...] Read more.
The aim of this investigation was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the necessity of a white diet during or following a bleaching procedure. This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the PRISMA guidelines meticulously. The research question was: Is a white diet necessary during and/or after a bleaching treatment? In vitro studies or clinical trials reporting the color change in bleached enamel after the use of a free-staining diet were considered for full-text review. For the analyses, a random-effects model was employed. Statistical significance was defined as a p-value < 0.05. A total of 17 documents were eligible for qualitative analysis: 5 clinical trials and 12 in vitro studies. Only data from the clinical trials were included in the meta-analysis. For at-home bleaching, differences in the color among the subjects were not statistically significant during the first (p = 0.64), second (p = 0.26) or third (p = 0.43) weeks of treatment. Also, the color difference one month after finishing the bleaching treatment were not statistically significant (p = 0.27). The color difference one month after finishing an in-office treatment showed that the restrictions on diet did not significantly improve the bleaching outcomes (p = 0.90). According to the findings of this review, dietary restrictions are not necessary during or after bleaching procedures. Full article
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