Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry: Current Challenges

Dear Colleagues,

A myriad of challenges persist in the realm of oral surgery and implant dentistry despite advancements in technology and techniques. These challenges necessitate innovative approaches and solutions to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continued progress.

One pressing challenge lies in the realm of implantology, where the long-term success of dental implants relies on factors such as osseointegration, biomechanical stability, and peri-implant tissue health. Achieving predictable outcomes in implant placement and restoration requires a thorough understanding of bone physiology, implant design, and surgical protocols. Complications such as peri-implantitis, implant failure, and inadequate bone volume present ongoing challenges that demand interdisciplinary collaboration and continued research efforts.

Furthermore, the management of complex oral and maxillofacial surgeries presents its own set of challenges. From orthognathic surgery to facial trauma reconstruction, these procedures require meticulous planning, precise execution, and a comprehensive understanding of facial aesthetics and function. Additionally, integrating digital technologies, such as computer-aided surgical planning and navigation systems, introduces both opportunities and complexities in treatment planning and execution.

Another significant challenge facing the field is ensuring equitable access to advanced oral surgical care. Disparities in access to care, particularly in underserved communities, hinder the delivery of optimal treatment and contribute to oral health inequalities. Addressing these disparities requires innovative approaches to care delivery, community outreach, and workforce development.

In response to these challenges, ongoing research endeavors aim to explore novel treatment modalities, refine surgical techniques, and improve patient care pathways. Collaboration among clinicians, researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers is essential to address current challenges and drive innovation in oral surgery and implant dentistry.

We are therefore interested in articles that investigate the topic “Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry: Current Challenges”. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Peri-implantitis: etiology, prevention, and management strategies.
2. Advances in bone augmentation techniques for implant placement.
3. Precision medicine approaches in oral surgery: personalized treatment planning.
4. Minimally invasive techniques in oral surgery: benefits and limitations.
5. Management of complications in dental implant surgery: strategies and outcomes.
6. Role of digital dentistry in enhancing surgical outcomes: from planning to execution.
7. Addressing disparities in access to oral surgical care: community-based initiatives.
8. Innovations in prosthetic design for improved implant success and aesthetics.
9. Orthognathic surgery: contemporary techniques and outcomes.
10. Multidisciplinary approaches to complex oral and maxillofacial reconstruction.
11. Biomaterials in oral surgery: advancements, applications, and challenges.
12. Telemedicine in oral surgery: opportunities and considerations
13. Integrating regenerative medicine approaches in implant dentistry.
14. Managing dental anxiety and fear in surgical patients: psychological considerations.
15. Education and training in oral surgical techniques: innovations and best practices.
16. Efficiency assessment of oral surgical practices using data envelopment analysis.
17. Optimization of oral surgery workflow: applications of operations research techniques.
18. Resource allocation in oral surgical settings: insights from data envelopment analysis.
19. Performance evaluation of oral surgery clinics through a data envelopment analysis approach.
20. Enhancing efficiency and quality in oral surgical care through operational research methods.

Dr. Mirpouya Mirmozaffari
Guest Editor

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• key implantology
• peri-implantitis
• orthognathic surgery
• digital dentistry
• access to care