Current Trends and Applications of Digital Technology in Dentistry

Dear Colleagues,

Digital technology has recently changed almost every aspect of dental practice, from orthodontic appliances to dental implant surgery. This trend is perhaps one of the most important disruptive innovations in dentistry. However, the incorporation of digital technology in dental practice in recent years has been a challenge due to the lack of scientific research and publication associated with these latest technologies.

The aim of this Special Issue is to gather the latest digital technology in dentistry from experts in the field in order to set up a comprehensive body of literature for clinicians as well as researchers. It is of the utmost importance to identify the current trends and applications of digital technology as well as their limitations and potential future novel research.

This Special Issue calls for research papers, reviews, case series, and case reports that apply to contemporary digital technology. We also welcome papers that present new possibilities in digital technology. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• 3D printing technology in dentistry
• CAD/CAM applications in dentistry
• Computer-assisted implant treatment planning
• Digital design and fabrication of dental prostheses
• Finite element analysis of dental implants or dental prostheses
• Guided implant surgery
• Intraoral scanner technology
• Materials used in CAD/CAM dentistry

Dr. Sompop Bencharit
Guest Editor

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