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Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry

A special issue of Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767). This special issue belongs to the section "Restorative Dentistry and Traumatology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 March 2019) | Viewed by 59630

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Min-Huey Chen

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Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
Interests: stem cells tissue regeneration; tooth regeneration; neural regeneration; development of biomaterials; operative dentistry; esthetic dentistry

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the development of dental materials and the esthetic requirements of patients, conservative restoration and esthetic dentistry is becoming more and more important. It would be good to create a platform for all researchers and clinicians to share their experiences and studies in the field of “Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry”. For promoting the development of this field and help readers to have more communication, Dentistry Journal provides this Special Issue about “Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry”. In this field, all studies about restorative and esthetic dentistry are welcomed, including clinical cases report and studies of dental materials.

All research about restorative and esthetic dentistry, including basic studies and clinical studies, are considered in this Special Issue. All studies about restorative and esthetic dentistry, including veneer, tooth colored inlay/onlay, bleaching, full ceramic crown, oral rehabilitation of vertical dimension loss, direct and indirect composite resin restoration, dentin bonding agents, resin cement, zirconia implant, vital pulp therapy, biodentine, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), resin adhesive bridge, Maryland bridge, gingival esthetics, digital impression, laser cavity preparation, fiber post, and conservative restoration, are very welcomed.

Prof. Dr. Min-Huey Chen
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • veneer
  • tooth colored inlay/onlay
  • ceramic inlay/onlay
  • composite resin inlay/onlay
  • bleaching
  • full ceramic crown
  • oral rehabilitation of vertical dimension loss
  • composite resin restoration
  • fiber reinforced composite resin
  • direct and indirect composite resin restoration
  • dentin bonding agents
  • dental adhesives
  • resin cement
  • zirconia implant
  • vital pulp therapy
  • biodentine
  • mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)
  • dental wear
  • dentin hypersensitivity
  • resin adhesive bridge
  • Maryland bridge
  • gingival esthetics
  • digital impression
  • laser cavity preparation
  • fiber post
  • conservative restoration

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Editorial

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Editorial
Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry—A Special Issue of the Dentistry Journal
by Min-Huey Chen
Dent. J. 2018, 6(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj6010005 - 11 Feb 2018
Cited by 3 | Viewed by 4692
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Due to the development of dental materials and the esthetic requirements of patients, conservative restoration and esthetic dentistry is becoming more and more important.[...] Full article
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Research

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Phosphophoryn and Dentin Sialoprotein Effects on Dental Pulp Cell Migration, Proliferation, and Differentiation
by Shu-Feng Chuang, Yu-Hsuan Chen, Peter Ma and Helena H. Ritchie
Dent. J. 2018, 6(4), 70; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj6040070 - 10 Dec 2018
Cited by 6 | Viewed by 3976
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Phosphophoryn (PP) and dentin sialoprotein (DSP) are two of the most abundant dentin matrix non-collagenous proteins, and are derived from dentin sialoprotein-phosphophoryn (DSP-PP) mRNA. Mutations in the DSP-PP gene are linked to dentinogenesis imperfecta II and III. Previously, we reported transient DSP-PP expression [...] Read more.
Phosphophoryn (PP) and dentin sialoprotein (DSP) are two of the most abundant dentin matrix non-collagenous proteins, and are derived from dentin sialoprotein-phosphophoryn (DSP-PP) mRNA. Mutations in the DSP-PP gene are linked to dentinogenesis imperfecta II and III. Previously, we reported transient DSP-PP expression in preameloblast cells first, followed by co-expression in preameloblasts and young odontoblasts, and finally sustained expression in odontoblasts. This phenomenon raised the possibility that DSP/PP proteins secreted by preameloblasts might promote dental pulp cell migration toward the dental pulp border and promote dental pulp cell differentiation. To examine the effects of DSP/PP proteins on dental pulp cell development, we investigated:(1) native PP effects on dental pulpcell migration and matrix protein expression; and (2) recombinant DSP/PP protein effects on cell proliferation and differentiation. We found that PP promoted cell migration and the expression of high levels of Col type I and PP in dental pulp cells. The addition of recombinant DSP/PP proteins affected cell proliferation and differentiation in a dental pulp cell line. These findings strongly suggest that DSP/PP may modulate cell migration, cell proliferation and differentiation, thus leading to dentin formation. DSP/PP protein may be useful clinically for pulp tissue regeneration. Full article
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Evaluating the Mechanical Properties, and Calcium and Fluoride Release of Glass-Ionomer Cement Modified with Chicken Eggshell Powder
by Gehan Allam and Ola Abd El-Geleel
Dent. J. 2018, 6(3), 40; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj6030040 - 18 Aug 2018
Cited by 13 | Viewed by 5359
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The aim of this study was to test the effect of adding chicken eggshell powder (CESP) to conventional glass-ionomer cement (GIC) on its mechanical properties, and fluoride and calcium release. CESP was added with proportions of 3% and 5% by weight to the [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to test the effect of adding chicken eggshell powder (CESP) to conventional glass-ionomer cement (GIC) on its mechanical properties, and fluoride and calcium release. CESP was added with proportions of 3% and 5% by weight to the powder component of conventional glass-ionomer cement. The specimens were categorized into group A: GIC without CESP; group B: GIC with 3% wt. CESP; and group C: GIC with 5% wt. CESP; there were 12 specimens in each group. Groups B and C showed higher compressive strength values compared to group A. However, microhardness scores were higher in group C compared to groups A and B. As for ion-release results, group B displayed the highest values of fluoride release followed by group C at both 7 and 30 days. Group C showed the highest amount of calcium release followed by both groups B and C at 7 days, while at 30 days, groups A and B showed higher calcium release compared to group C. The mechanical properties of conventional glass-ionomer restorative material were enhanced by the addition of CESP. Moreover, fluoride and calcium release were not compromised by adding CESP. Full article
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Female Facial Attractiveness Assessed from Three-Dimensional Contour Lines by University Students
by Jinwara Jirathamopas, Yu Fang Liao, Ellen Wen-Ching Ko, Yu-Ray Chen and Chiung Shing Huang
Dent. J. 2018, 6(2), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj6020016 - 22 May 2018
Cited by 3 | Viewed by 4798
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Background: Three-dimensional (3D) images could provide more accurate evaluation for facial attractiveness than two-dimensional (2D) images. The 3D facial image could be simplified into gray scale 3D contour lines. Whether female facial attractiveness could be perceived in these simplified 3D facial contour lines [...] Read more.
Background: Three-dimensional (3D) images could provide more accurate evaluation for facial attractiveness than two-dimensional (2D) images. The 3D facial image could be simplified into gray scale 3D contour lines. Whether female facial attractiveness could be perceived in these simplified 3D facial contour lines should be determined. Methods: A series of 100 2D photographs (one frontal and two lateral views) and 3D contour lines extracted from 3D facial images of females were projected onto a screen. Each image presentation lasted 5 s, and the evaluators marked their impression of each image’s facial attractiveness on a five-point Likert scale within 3 s of its presentation. The evaluation of the 3D contour lines was performed twice, 2 weeks apart. The evaluators were university students. Results: High consistency (r = 0.92) was found for the first and second evaluation of 3D facial contour lines for female facial attractiveness. The judgments of unattractive face were more consistent than the judgments of attractive face. Male students tended to give lower scores than female students in the evaluation of female facial attractiveness. Conclusions: Female facial attractiveness could be evaluated by 3D facial contour lines. 3D facial contour lines should be one of the key factors of facial attractiveness. Full article
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Review
Adhesive Systems Used in Indirect Restorations Cementation: Review of the Literature
by Cristian Abad-Coronel, Belén Naranjo and Pamela Valdiviezo
Dent. J. 2019, 7(3), 71; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj7030071 - 1 Jul 2019
Cited by 27 | Viewed by 9720
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New technologies are changing the therapeutical options to do indirect restorations and new adhesive systems are continuously introduced to be used by clinicians. Different interactions between restorations, adhesive systems components, enamel and dentin require having criteria based on the selection of the adhesive [...] Read more.
New technologies are changing the therapeutical options to do indirect restorations and new adhesive systems are continuously introduced to be used by clinicians. Different interactions between restorations, adhesive systems components, enamel and dentin require having criteria based on the selection of the adhesive system, ensuring the longevity of the restorations and the preservation of the biological remnant. The adhesion force to the dental tissue is one of the indicatives of the behavior of the adhesive systems and influences the behavior of the treatments with direct and indirect restorations. The objective of this search was to find the adhesive systems with the best results in terms of the adhesion strength of indirect restorations on the dental tissues. The search was conducted in two MEDLINE digital databases (PubMed), and the Cochrane Library with a search strategy based on the combination of MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) keywords. This systematic review used the PRISMA guide (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis). According to this review, the 3-step adhesive systems were the best performing and still are the gold standard for the cementing of indirect restorations. In addition, it can be concluded that self-etched adhesive systems reduce the time spent in clinical practice, however at the interface level they behave as permeable membranes more susceptible to degradation. Full article
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Atraumatic Restorative Treatment and Interim Therapeutic Restoration: A Review of the Literature
by Afnan M. Saber, Azza A. El-Housseiny and Najlaa M. Alamoudi
Dent. J. 2019, 7(1), 28; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj7010028 - 7 Mar 2019
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This review discusses the techniques and uses of atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) and interim therapeutic restoration (ITR) and states the differences between these two approaches. ART and ITR are similar approaches and are performed using the same material, but they differ in the [...] Read more.
This review discusses the techniques and uses of atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) and interim therapeutic restoration (ITR) and states the differences between these two approaches. ART and ITR are similar approaches and are performed using the same material, but they differ in the purpose of their use. ART is used in cases when there are obstacles to reaching dental care units and has been proven to have high success rates in primary and permanent dentitions. ITR is used as a temporary restoration that will be replaced with a more definitive one. ITR is used in cases when the ideal dental treatment cannot be performed. Conventional glass polyalkenoate (ionomer) restorative cement (GIC) is the material of choice that has been used for ART and ITR. This is because of its fluoride release properties, including its ability to bond to enamel and dentine, its pulpal biocompatibility, and its ease of manipulation. High-viscosity glass ionomer performed better than low and medium-viscosity glass ionomer in ART. Combining GIC with conditioner, as well as the use of a chemo-mechanical approach, improved the success rate of ART. Both ATR and ITR are acceptable strategies, with success rates comparable to the traditional treatment methods. Full article
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Case Report
Restoring Large Defect of Posterior Tooth by Indirect Composite Technique: A Case Report
by Pei-Ying Lu and Yu-Chih Chiang
Dent. J. 2018, 6(4), 54; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj6040054 - 7 Oct 2018
Cited by 2 | Viewed by 19400
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Advances in adhesive dentistry have led to increased use of indirect restorations. In some situations, indirect composite techniques are more advantageous than direct composite filling techniques, such as establishing proper occlusal and interproximal anatomy, reducing polymerization shrinkage stress, and promoting the degree of [...] Read more.
Advances in adhesive dentistry have led to increased use of indirect restorations. In some situations, indirect composite techniques are more advantageous than direct composite filling techniques, such as establishing proper occlusal and interproximal anatomy, reducing polymerization shrinkage stress, and promoting the degree of conversion. This article presents a case about restoring the lower right first molar with extensive loss of tooth structure by the composite onlay to achieve a proper anatomic form and rehabilitate chewing function. This one-year clinical case encourages clinicians to manage large decay of posterior tooth conservatively. The given functional and esthetic outcomes demonstrate the promising applicability of the indirect composite technique. Full article
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