New Trends, Materials, and Technologies and Consolidating Best Practices in Dentistry, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue summarizes the recent advancements in several fields of dental clinical and surgical practice, empathizing emerging trends and consolidates best practices. Additionally, the Special Issue addresses the challenges of diagnosing, treatment planning, medication prescribing, managing special-care patients, and the intricate relationship between oral and systemic diseases.

We welcome reviews and original articles that delve into a broad spectrum of dental topics, including but not limited to the following:

• Restorative Dentistry: new materials, techniques, and digital workflows.

• Endodontics: advances in root canal therapies, including minimally invasive and 3D techniques.
• Prosthodontics: modern approaches to prosthetics, such as CAD/CAM and 3D technologies.
• Periodontics: advances in periodontal treatments, including regenerative and laser therapies.
• Oral Surgery: minimally invasive and innovative techniques, advanced implant placement, and complex case management.
• Orthodontics: state-of-the-art orthodontic treatments, including clear aligners and self-ligating braces.
• Patient Care: strategies for managing patients’ special needs, addressing oral-systemic health connections, and medications.
• Dental Technology: digital imaging, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and other robotic and informatic technological innovations transforming dental practice.

Dr. Federica Di Spirito
Dr. Maria Pia Di Palo
Guest Editors

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