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Abstract

Contemporary Biomaterials and Clinical Performance Metrics in Direct Restorative Dentistry †

by
Giorgiana-Adelina Boici
1,
Emanuela-Lidia Petrescu
2,3,
Robert-Ramzi Azar
1,
Alexandra-Denisa Stoian
1,4,
Cosmin Sinescu
2,3 and
Meda-Lavinia Negruțiu
2,3,*
1
PhD School—Dental Medicine Domain, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 E. Murgu Sq., 300041 Timisoara, Romania
2
Department of Protheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, 2 E. Murgu Sq., 300041 Timișoara, Romania
3
Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, 2 E. Murgu Sq., 300041 Timișoara, Romania
4
Department of Technology of Materials and Devices in Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 2 E. Murgu Sq., 300041 Timișoara, Romania
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
†
Presented at the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches and Emerging Trends in Pharmaceutical Doctoral Research: Innovation and Integration, Timisoara, Romania, 7–9 July 2025.
Proceedings 2025, 127(1), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025127027
Published: 20 October 2025
(This article belongs to the Proceedings of International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches and Emerging Trends in Pharmaceutical Doctoral Research: Innovation and Integration)
Versions Notes

Modern restorative dentistry relies heavily on advancements in biomaterials, which must demonstrate not only superior mechanical properties but also excellent clinical performance [1,2,3].
This study aims to assess the ability of the material to resist occlusal forces in provisional restorations, evaluate its marginal fit, and compare its esthetic properties.
All procedures were performed exclusively on the maxillary arch: the crown length was redefined on the model, and the anticipated gingival margin position was marked. After that, a diagnostic wax-up was created and surgical guidelines were marked on the gingival tissue to indicate the planned contour and incision levels. Surgical gingivoplasty was then completed with the aim of harmonizing the gingival architecture based on the diagnostic plan. A laboratory mock-up was created using an additional silicone matrix to replicate the diagnostic wax-up. TempSpan C&B (Pentron ©2025 Kerr Corporation, Orange, CA, USA) was used as the provisional material for the fabrication of temporary restorations. The mock-up was completed, followed by a seven-day healing period to allow for soft tissue stabilization. Following the healing period, an impression was taken to produce a long-term provisional prosthetic restoration.
The selected material has excellent handling, esthetics, integration with the gingival architecture, and is non-irritating to the gingiva, confirming its reliability in demanding clinical situations [4,5].
The material ensures a predictable outcome and enables guided clinical assessment without inducing inflammation or gingival recession.

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, G.-A.B., E.-L.P. and M.-L.N.; methodology E.-L.P., M.-L.N. and C.S.; validation C.S. and M.-L.N.; formal analysis, M.-L.N.; investigation, G.-A.B., R.-R.A. and A.-D.S.; resources, G.-A.B. and E.-L.P.; data curation, C.S. and M.-L.N.; writing—original draft preparation, G.-A.B. and E.-L.P.; writing—review and editing, M.-L.N. and C.S.; visualization, C.S.; supervision, M.-L.N. and E.-L.P.; project administration, C.S. and M.-L.N.; funding acquisition, G.-A.B. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

PhD School—Dental Medicine Domain, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara.

Institutional Review Board Statement

The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, and approved by the Ethics Committee of the “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Romania (No.352/155/21991_25.09.2024).

Informed Consent Statement

Informed consent was obtained from all subjects involved in the study.

Data Availability Statement

Data is contained within the article.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Boici, G.-A.; Petrescu, E.-L.; Azar, R.-R.; Stoian, A.-D.; Sinescu, C.; Negruțiu, M.-L. Contemporary Biomaterials and Clinical Performance Metrics in Direct Restorative Dentistry. Proceedings 2025, 127, 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025127027

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Boici G-A, Petrescu E-L, Azar R-R, Stoian A-D, Sinescu C, Negruțiu M-L. Contemporary Biomaterials and Clinical Performance Metrics in Direct Restorative Dentistry. Proceedings. 2025; 127(1):27. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025127027

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Boici, Giorgiana-Adelina, Emanuela-Lidia Petrescu, Robert-Ramzi Azar, Alexandra-Denisa Stoian, Cosmin Sinescu, and Meda-Lavinia Negruțiu. 2025. "Contemporary Biomaterials and Clinical Performance Metrics in Direct Restorative Dentistry" Proceedings 127, no. 1: 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025127027

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Boici, G.-A., Petrescu, E.-L., Azar, R.-R., Stoian, A.-D., Sinescu, C., & Negruțiu, M.-L. (2025). Contemporary Biomaterials and Clinical Performance Metrics in Direct Restorative Dentistry. Proceedings, 127(1), 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2025127027

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