Recent Advances in Restorative Dentistry and Dental Biomaterials: Quality, Performance, and Sustainability Perspectives
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: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 194
Special Issue Editor
Interests: primary research interests focus on professionalism in dentistry; the quality and safety of prosthetic services; the performance and long-term behavior of contemporary biomaterials; AI in prosthetics and the ethical frameworks that guide responsible clinical decision-making
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Dear Colleagues,
Restorative dentistry and dental biomaterials are undergoing a period of rapid transformation driven by advances in materials science, digital technologies, and an increasing emphasis on evidence-based and sustainable clinical practice. Contemporary restorative solutions are no longer evaluated solely on their ability to replace lost tooth structure, but on a broader set of criteria that reflect modern healthcare priorities centered on quality, performance, and sustainability.
Quality refers to the biological compatibility, safety, and clinical reliability of materials and techniques, encompassing patient-centered outcomes, longevity of restorations, and alignment with high standards of care. Performance addresses the mechanical, physical, and functional behavior of restorative materials under real clinical conditions, including wear resistance, bonding effectiveness, esthetics, and long-term stability, as well as their interaction with digital workflows and minimally invasive approaches. Sustainability introduces a critical, forward-looking dimension, integrating environmental responsibility, life-cycle assessment of materials, ethical manufacturing, and the role of restorative dentistry within green and circular healthcare models. This Special Issue aims to bring together high-quality original research, systematic and narrative reviews, and clinically oriented studies that explore these three interrelated dimensions in depth. We seek to incorporate the full spectrum of contemporary international research efforts that contribute decisively to shaping restorative dentistry that is scientifically sound, clinically relevant, and responsive to the evolving societal and professional demands of modern healthcare systems.
Dr. Maria Antoniadou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- restorative dentistry
- dental biomaterials
- material quality
- clinical performance
- longevity of restorations
- digital dentistry
- minimally invasive dentistry
- sustainability
- green dentistry
- evidence-based practice
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