New Tools for Multidisciplinary Treatment in Dentistry, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Regenerative Engineering".

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Dear Colleagues,

In the second edition of this Special Issue, we would like to invite authors once again to submit articles focusing on multidisciplinary treatments and approaches in dentistry. Original research articles, short communications and reviews are all welcome.

Dentistry is a challenging and satisfying field thanks to the continuous developments in dental research.

Dental care has evolved into modern preventive and diagnostic care as well as increasingly specific treatments for patients with different characteristics.

Today in dentistry, multidisciplinary approaches are typical, with the goal of evaluating the best possible path of treatment and tailoring it to each patient. Collaboration among different specialists has become crucial for clinical success, especially in the most difficult cases. Many tools and protocols have been developed to help clinicians for this purpose, and others are being studied. What is important today is to understand these tools and protocols to provide our patients with the best possible treatments.

Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Investigation and applications of new and innovative materials in dentistry;
  • Investigation and applications of new, advanced or improved technology for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental and oral diseases;
  • Biomaterials and regenerative procedures in dentistry;
  • Advanced dental imaging and digital information processing;
  • Application of artificial intelligence in the dental profession;
  • Novel treatment approaches in orthodontics, including pre-prosthetic orthodontics;
  • Multidisciplinary approaches for syndromic patients;
  • New treatments in endo–perio cases;
  • Multidisciplinary rehabilitation in Implantology and Prosthetic Dentistry;
  • Tools for teledentistry.

Dr. Cristina Grippaudo
Dr. Raffaella Castagnola
Dr. Paolo Francesco Manicone
Dr. Gaetano Isola
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Keywords

  • dentistry
  • biomaterials
  • deep learning
  • regenerative medicine
  • 3D imaging
  • dental materials
  • artificial intelligence
  • teledentistry
  • multidisciplinary
  • orthodontics
  • periodontics
  • dental surgery
  • dental prosthesis
  • endodontics
  • maxillo–facial surgery

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Complete Protocol and Guidelines for the Implementation and Manufacturing of the Tübingen Palatal Plate—An Interdisciplinary Technical Note on the Tübingen Approach for Infants with Robin Sequence
by Maite Aretxabaleta, Marit Bockstedte, Kathrin Heise, Lisa Theis, Christoph Raible, Katharina Peters, Cornelia Wiechers, Bernd Koos, Christian F. Poets and Christina Weismann
Bioengineering 2025, 12(10), 1063; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12101063 - 30 Sep 2025
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Robin sequence (RS) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis, and upper airway obstruction (UAO), often accompanied by a cleft palate. The Tübingen Palatal Plate (TPP), also referred to as the pre-epiglottic baton plate (PEBP), offers a non-surgical, functional orthodontic solution [...] Read more.
Robin sequence (RS) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis, and upper airway obstruction (UAO), often accompanied by a cleft palate. The Tübingen Palatal Plate (TPP), also referred to as the pre-epiglottic baton plate (PEBP), offers a non-surgical, functional orthodontic solution that improves airway patency and feeding by advancing the tongue base. This paper outlines the semi-digital clinical and technical workflow used for TPP treatment at Tübingen University Hospital. The protocol combines intraoral scanning (IOS), computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), and manual refinement for patient-specific appliance production. Practical steps, modifications for special cases and follow-up procedures are detailed, aiming to support clinical implementation at other centres. Based on the published literature and over three decades of experience, the protocol emphasizes safety, quality control, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with practical guidance provided to support implementation in other centres. The potential of digital workflows for data sharing, training, and multicenter collaboration is highlighted, while challenges such as the need for specialized expertise and technical resources are acknowledged. This guideline provides the first comprehensive and reproducible description of the Tübingen approach and aims to facilitate wider adoption of TPP therapy for infants with RS. Full article
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Evaluation of Surgical Protocols for Speech Improvement in Children with Cleft Palate: A Systematic Review and Case Series
by Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Gianna Dipalma, Paola Bassi, Rosalba Lagioia, Mirka Cavino, Valeria Colonna, Elisabetta de Ruvo, Francesco Inchingolo, Giuseppe Giudice, Andrea Palermo and Alessio Danilo Inchingolo
Bioengineering 2025, 12(8), 877; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12080877 - 14 Aug 2025
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Background: This systematic review investigates how different surgical techniques influence speech outcomes in children with cleft palate, focusing on the effectiveness of key palatoplasty methods and the timing of surgery on vocal function. Methods: A thorough search of the PubMed, Scopus, and Web [...] Read more.
Background: This systematic review investigates how different surgical techniques influence speech outcomes in children with cleft palate, focusing on the effectiveness of key palatoplasty methods and the timing of surgery on vocal function. Methods: A thorough search of the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases was conducted for studies published between 2014 and 2024, including clinical research reporting speech results after palatal repair, with bias assessed using the ROBINS tool. Additionally, two clinical cases are presented to demonstrate the practical application of the surgical approaches. Results: Analysis of fourteen studies revealed that modified Z-plasty and V-Y procedures enhance soft palate mobility and reduce hypernasality, although they require advanced surgical skills. Early closure of the hard palate, performed within the first year of life, was linked to improved consonant articulation compared to later surgeries. No significant differences were found between single-stage and two-stage repairs, but surgeon experience emerged as a crucial factor influencing outcomes. Conclusions: Overall, both the surgical technique selected and the timing of intervention play important roles in optimizing speech development in children affected by cleft palate. Full article
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