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

A special issue of Clinics and Practice (ISSN 2039-7283).

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Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84084 Baronissi, Italy
Interests: oral medicine and interconnected systemic disorders; oral microbiome, dysbiosis and interconnected systemic disorders; periodontology and implantology; applied technologies (disease prevention, teledentistry, machine learning in dentistry education)
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Interests: implant dentistry; periodontology; oral surgery; oral medicine
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Special Issue Information

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
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Keywords

  • dentistry
  • restorative dentistry
  • endodontics
  • prosthodontics
  • periodontics
  • oral surgery
  • implantology
  • orthodontics
  • dental technology
  • special needs

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Clinical Success of Pulpotomies Using Intermediate Restorations and Preformed Metal Crowns in the Context of a Developing Country: A Retrospective Questionnaire-Based Investigation
by Ana Luisa Montero-Copoya, Norma Leticia Robles-Bermeo, Salvador Eduardo Lucas-Rincón, María de Lourdes Márquez-Corona, Saraí Carmina Guadarrama-Reyes, Nayeli Lovera-Rojas, Juan Fernando Casanova-Rosado, Juan José Villalobos-Rodelo, Mauricio Escoffié-Ramírez and Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solís
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(6), 2580-2589; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14060203 - 27 Nov 2024
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Background: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent dental illnesses in children. Untreated severe caries can damage teeth, requiring pulpotomy to save them. Objective: To evaluate the clinical success rate of treatments involving pulpotomies + IRM (Intermediate Restorative Material, composed of reinforced [...] Read more.
Background: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent dental illnesses in children. Untreated severe caries can damage teeth, requiring pulpotomy to save them. Objective: To evaluate the clinical success rate of treatments involving pulpotomies + IRM (Intermediate Restorative Material, composed of reinforced zinc oxide–eugenol polymers) + preformed metal crowns (PMCs) in primary teeth of children treated at a public university in Mexico. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional ambispective study was conducted on children aged 10 years or younger, treated at a public university in Mexico. A total of 1281 medical records from February 2018 to June 2023 were reviewed, yielding a sample of 199 children treated with pulpotomy + IRM + PMC. Information was collected via telephone interviews with parents/caregivers to inquire about any symptoms following the pulpotomy and metal crown treatments. Success was defined as the absence of pain, inflammation, or infection. Results: During the study period, the number of teeth treated with pulpotomy + IRM + PMC was 414, with follow-ups ranging from 6 to 69 months. Most participants were girls (54.3%), while 45.7% were boys. Out of the 167 pulpotomy + IRM + PMC treatments included in the study, the clinical success rate was 98.2%. Conclusions: The clinical success rate of primary teeth treated with pulpotomy + IRM + PMCs was high, close to 100%, based on evidence and symptom reports from parents/caregivers. It would be beneficial to implement its use in public health institutions in countries such as Mexico. Full article
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