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Advances in Esthetic Dentistry

A special issue of Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 476

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Dubravka Knezović Zlatarić

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Department of Removable Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: dental treatments; esthetic dentistry; prosthodontics; maxillofacial prosthetics; temporomandibular disorders

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue entitled “Advances in Esthetic Dentistry” invites researchers and clinicians to contribute original scientific studies, reviews, and case reports focused on the latest advancements in esthetic dental care. This Special Issue seeks to explore the transformative potential of new ceramic and resin-matrix materials, emphasizing their role in improving durability, esthetics, and clinical outcomes.

We welcome contributions on innovative adhesive cementation protocols, including research aimed at enhancing bond strength, simplifying procedures, and ensuring long-term success. Articles on novel tooth-whitening techniques that combine safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction are encouraged, as well as groundbreaking approaches in esthetic implant-prosthodontics that focus on seamless integration and functional excellence.

This Special Issue aims to create a comprehensive platform for advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and sharing evidence-based practices in the rapidly evolving field of esthetic dentistry. Join us in shaping the future of dental esthetics by contributing your research to this exciting initiative.

Prof. Dr. Dubravka Knezović Zlatarić
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Dentistry Journal is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2000 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • ceramic materials
  • resin-matrix composites
  • adhesive cementation protocols
  • tooth-whitening techniques
  • esthetic implant-prosthodontics
  • minimally invasive dentistry
  • digital smile design
  • biomimetic restorations
  • color stability in dentistry
  • innovative bonding agents

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Resin Composite Surface Pre-Reacted Glass-Ionomer (S-PRG) Filler for Non-Carious Cervical Lesions: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Split-Mouth Clinical Trial
by Adam Lowenstein, Carlos Fernando Mourão, Mabi L. Singh, Sarah E. Pagni, Ronald D. Perry and Gerard Kugel
Dent. J. 2025, 13(4), 156; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13040156 - 1 Apr 2025
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Background/Objectives: This double-blinded study aimed to evaluate the clinical performance of a giomer restorative material in comparison to a nanotechnology-based restorative system for the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions over a period of 48 months. Methods: A 48-month randomized, controlled, split-mouth [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: This double-blinded study aimed to evaluate the clinical performance of a giomer restorative material in comparison to a nanotechnology-based restorative system for the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions over a period of 48 months. Methods: A 48-month randomized, controlled, split-mouth trial was conducted with 49 subjects at its baseline, which was reduced to 34 subjects at follow-up, yielding a statistical power of 69.55%. Cervical lesions were restored using either BEAUTIFIL II LS (BL) or 3M/ESPE Filtek Supreme Universal Restorative (FS). Clinical assessments were performed by blinded examiners, excluding the one who placed the restorations. Evaluations were based on the Hickel criteria, covering esthetic, functional, and biological properties, with comparisons made using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: Hickel scores were analyzed with the Mann–Whitney U test to compare BL and FS groups within subjects. Changes in median Hickel scores, sensitivity, and the gingival index were assessed via Friedman’s test, followed by Wilcoxon signed-rank tests with a Bonferroni correction for post-hoc comparisons. The p-values under 0.05 were considered significant, except with the Bonferroni correction. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences between materials across most Hickel parameters (p > 0.05), though BL exhibited a trend of better surface staining (76.5% excellent with BL vs. 76.5% excellent with FS) and adjacent mucosa, while FS showed slight advantages in surface luster and color match. Conclusions: The clinical evaluation of restorations for non-carious cervical lesions using giomer and nanotechnology-based restorative systems revealed no statistically significant differences according to the Hickel criteria, indicating a similar clinical performance for both restorative materials. Full article
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