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Advances in Dentistry and Dental Status Improvement

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 May 2025) | Viewed by 5324

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Dr. Maria Melo

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Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Stomatology, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Interests: dental caries; prevention; diagnosis; oral public health; minimally invasive dentistry
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Dear Colleagues,

Minimally invasive treatment is the goal of modern dentistry. Several studies focus on determining the oral health status of different populations and how this can be improved by applying preventive or early diagnostic measures. On the other hand, the research and market launch of new materials are fundamental for the development of the profession and the improvement of patients' oral health. Advances in dentistry, in different areas, are necessary to improve the dental situation around the world. Therefore, we sincerely invite researchers to actively submit papers on “Advance in Dentistry and Dental Status Improvement”. These papers are expected to present new techniques and materials in dentistry, the dental status of different populations and how to improve them.

Dr. Maria Melo
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • caries
  • prevention
  • minimal intervention dentistry
  • dental care
  • risk factors
  • atraumatic restorative treatment

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The Impact of Damon Self-Ligating Orthodontic Therapy on Soft Tissue and Incisor Inclination: Extraction vs. Non-Extraction Treatment
by Sarah Bühling, Sabrina Schmied, Sara Eslami, Silvia Brandt, Nicolas Plein, Stefan Kopp and Babak Sayahpour
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(17), 9265; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15179265 - 22 Aug 2025
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(1) Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of fixed orthodontic treatment using the Damon self-ligating system on incisor inclination and soft tissue facial profile. Additionally, the study compared the outcomes of premolar extraction versus non-extraction approaches on these parameters. (2) [...] Read more.
(1) Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of fixed orthodontic treatment using the Damon self-ligating system on incisor inclination and soft tissue facial profile. Additionally, the study compared the outcomes of premolar extraction versus non-extraction approaches on these parameters. (2) Methods: This retrospective study included 72 patients who were treated with the Damon self-ligating bracket system (Damon, Ormco, Orange, CA, USA). Thirty-five patients (mean age 12.5 years; 20 girls and 15 boys) underwent premolar extraction (Group Ex), while 37 patients (mean age 12.8 years; 16 girls and 21 boys) were treated without extractions (Group NonEx). Lateral cephalometric radiographs were taken pre- and posttherapeutically, and measurements were conducted using OnyxCeph3™ (Image Instruments, Chemnitz, Germany). (3) Results: Following orthodontic treatment, the upper incisors in group Ex were significantly more retruded (p < 0.01), while the mandibular incisors in group NonEx were significantly more proinclined (p < 0.01). Both lips in group Ex, and the upper lip in the group NonEx, exhibited a greater distance from the esthetic line post-therapy (p < 0.01). The position of the lips relative to the SR line did not significantly change in group Ex, whereas group NonEx showed a significantly increased lip protrusion (p < 0.01). A weak negative correlation (−0.37) was observed between the increased retroclination of the upper incisors and the retrusion of the upper lip relative to the SR line. (4) Conclusions: Premolar extraction, as part of a treatment strategy for cases with severe crowding, combined with Damon™ self-ligating braces, does not adversely affect the soft tissue profile. Full article
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Evaluation of Safety, Patient Perception and Efficacy of a New Cymenol-Based Mouth Rinse Formulation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
by Ana Araoz, Elena Figuero, Jorge Serrano, Silvia Roldán, Bettina Alonso, Mariano Sanz and David Herrera
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(15), 6595; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14156595 - 28 Jul 2024
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The aim of this study was to evaluate a newly formulated mouth rinse containing cymenol in patients undergoing supportive periodontal care in terms of safety (primary outcome) and the impact on dental biofilm and gingival inflammation (secondary outcomes). This research was designed as [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to evaluate a newly formulated mouth rinse containing cymenol in patients undergoing supportive periodontal care in terms of safety (primary outcome) and the impact on dental biofilm and gingival inflammation (secondary outcomes). This research was designed as a pilot, controlled, randomized, parallel, triple-blinded, single-center, clinical trial of a 12-week duration. Adverse events and product perception were assessed by a questionnaire. Clinical, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), compliance, tooth staining, dentin hypersensitivity and microbiological variables were also evaluated. Student T, Mann–Whitney-U and Chi-square tests were applied. Thirty participants (15 per group) were included, randomized and followed for 12 weeks. No adverse events were reported. The questionnaire showed an overall rating of 7.2 (out of 10) in the experimental group and of 8.2 in the control group (p = 0.165) at 12 weeks. No statistically significant differences were observed in terms of gingival health, tooth staining, dentin hypersensitivity or microbiological outcomes between groups at baseline, 6- and 12-week visits. The adjuvant use of the new mouth rinse formulation proved to be as safe as the control product and no significant differences were observed in terms of clinical efficacy. Full article
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Periodontal Perspectives in the Treatment of Tooth Fractures in Permanent Dentition: A Decision-Making Process
by Roberto Rotundo, Giuseppe Mainas, Carlo Alberto Coccia, Gaetano Paolone, Vanessa Bonafede and Marco Orlandi
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(23), 11370; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142311370 - 5 Dec 2024
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Tooth fractures represent a very common scenario, mainly among children and young adults, thus affecting permanent dentition most of the time. These fractures may involve either the tooth crown or the root or both, including the dental tissues as well. Their treatment can [...] Read more.
Tooth fractures represent a very common scenario, mainly among children and young adults, thus affecting permanent dentition most of the time. These fractures may involve either the tooth crown or the root or both, including the dental tissues as well. Their treatment can be very demanding for the majority of dentists, including Restorative Dentistry specialists, as reported by the literature. Therefore, the aim of this review article is to provide a decision-making procedure regarding the periodontal-restorative approaches of dental fractures in permanent dentition, based on the revision of the existing scientific evidence. Full article
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