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State of the Art in Dental Restoration

A special issue of Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767). This special issue belongs to the section "Restorative Dentistry and Traumatology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2025 | Viewed by 4423

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Simona Stoleriu

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Department of Odontology, Periodontology and Fixed Prosthetics, Faculty of Dentistry, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16, University Street, Iași, Romania
Interests: dental materials; dental caries; fluoride; erosive tooth wear
Prof. Dr. Sorin Andrian

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Department of Odontology, Periodontology and Fixed Prosthetics, Faculty of Dentistry, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16, University Street, Iași, Romania
Interests: dental materials; dental caries; fluoride; operative dentistry
Dr. Ionuț Tărăboanță

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Department of Odontology, Periodontology and Fixed Prosthetics, Faculty of Dentistry, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16, University Street, Iași, Romania
Interests: dental materials; restorative dentistry; dental caries

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Direct restorative treatment is one of the most common procedures performed in general dentistry practice. Modern approaches on dental caries treatment require minimally invasive procedures aiming to preserve as much as possible the sound dental tissues. Given the rapid developments in the field of dental materials and restoration techniques, we propose a special issue where these new findings can be presented all together.

In the special issue entitled "State of the Art in Dental Restoration" researchers in the field of dental materials and operative dentistry are invited to present their research results by publishing research articles, review articles, or brief communications. The proposed topics for the special issue are minimally invasive treatment, composite resins, adhesive materials, dental caries, dental wear, restorative dentistry, and other related topics.

Dr. Simona Stoleriu
Prof. Dr. Sorin Andrian
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Dr. Ionuț Tărăboanță
Guest Editor Assistant

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Keywords

  • minimally invasive treatment
  • composite resins
  • adhesive materials
  • dental caries
  • dental wear
  • restorative dentistry

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Color and Translucency Compatibility Among Various Resin-Based Composites and Layering Strategies
by Elena Bianca Varvara, Cristina Gasparik, Javier Ruiz-López, Alexandra Iulia Aghiorghiesei, Bogdan Culic and Diana Dudea
Dent. J. 2025, 13(4), 173; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13040173 - 18 Apr 2025
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(1) Background: Natural-looking dental restorations require careful selection of the restorative material, with color and translucency characteristics similar to the natural dental structures. (2) Objectives: This research aimed to evaluate if there is compatibility regarding the color and translucency between different commercial RBCs [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Natural-looking dental restorations require careful selection of the restorative material, with color and translucency characteristics similar to the natural dental structures. (2) Objectives: This research aimed to evaluate if there is compatibility regarding the color and translucency between different commercial RBCs in different layering recipes. (3) Methods: Sixty 1 mm thick disk specimens were produced from three different RBCs: ESS (Essentia-GC), BEG (Brilliant Ever Glow-Coltene), and IPS (IPS Empress Direct-Ivoclar Vivadent). Three different opacities and translucencies (enamel, dentin, and opaque shades) from each system were used in four recipes (R1-enamel, R2-dentin, R3-enamel and dentin, R4-enamel, dentin, and opaque) to obtain single-, double-, and triple-layered samples, respecting the anatomical layering technique. CIE L*, a*, b*, C*, h0 coordinates were recorded, and the relative translucency parameter (RTP00) was calculated. Further, the color differences (ΔE00) and the difference in translucencies ΔRTP00 were analyzed between the materials and between the layered recipes. (4) Results: The CIE L* and h° color coordinates and RTP00 showed significant differences among all three RBCs for all four recipes (p < 0.001). The decreasing order of translucency for each recipe was R1: ESS > BEG > IPS, R2 and R3: BEG > IPS > ESS, R4: BEG > ESS > IPS. Important differences were found in color and translucency among the recipes for each of the three RBCs tested (p < 0.001). The decreasing order of translucency for the tested RBCs was ESS: R1 > R3 > R4 > R2, BEG and IPS: R1 > R3 > R2 > R4. (5) Conclusions: No significant compatibility was observed in color and translucency among different layering recipes of the same composite materials nor between similar layering recipes when using different composites. The color differences between materials were more significant than the differences in translucency for each recipe. Full article
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Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Different Dental Resin-Based Materials After Submersion in Acidic Beverages
by Răzvan Constantin Brânzan, Ionuț Tărăboanță, Cristina Angela Ghiorghe, Simona Stoleriu, Vlad Cârlescu, Andra Claudia Tărăboanță-Gamen and Sorin Andrian
Dent. J. 2025, 13(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13010004 - 25 Dec 2024
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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of acidic beverages on the mechanical properties of various dental resin-based materials. Methods: A total number of 160 samples were prepared using four types of resin-based materials—Group A (n [...] Read more.
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of acidic beverages on the mechanical properties of various dental resin-based materials. Methods: A total number of 160 samples were prepared using four types of resin-based materials—Group A (n = 40): flowable composite, Group B (n = 40): heavy-flow composite, Group C (n = 40): resin-based sealant and Group D (n = 40): nano-hybrid composite. Then, the samples were distributed into four subgroups according to the submersion solution: a (n = 10): artificial saliva, b (n = 10): coffee, c (n = 10): cola and d (n = 10): red wine. The Vickers microhardness, Young’s modulus of elasticity and scratch resistance were assessed using a CETR UMT-2 tribometer. Results: The obtained results showed that 14-day submersion of the resin-based materials in coffee, cola and red wine solutions significantly (p < 0.05) decreased the microhardness values (VHN), Young’s modulus of elasticity and scratch resistance. Fourteen days of storage in coffee decreased the microhardness values of flow resin from 117.5 to 81.59 VHN (p < 0.001) whereas the values of the nanohybrid resin decreased from 125.5 to 89.4 (p < 0.001). The elasticity modulus of the heavy flow resin showed a decline from 15.57 to 10.50 GPa after 14 days’ submersion in coffee (p < 0.001), and from 21.29 to 13.10 GPa for the nanohybrid resin after immersion in cola (p < 0.001). For the scratch test, the resin-based sealant showed a significant decrease after 14 days of storage in coffee, from 0.34 to 0.02 units. Conclusions: The submersion of conventional nanohybrid, flowable, heavy-flow composite resins and resin-based sealants in coffee, cola and red wine solutions changes the mechanical properties (Young’s modulus of elasticity, Vickers microhardness and scratch resistance). The most resistant resin-based material to acid attack was the conventional nanohybrid composite resin, followed by heavy flow resin, flowable resin and resin-based sealant. Full article
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Effect of Glass Fiber Reinforcement on Marginal Microleakage in Class II Composite Restorations: An In Vitro Pilot Study
by Csaba Dudás, Emánuel Kardos, Melinda Székely, Lea Ádám, Zsuzsanna Bardocz-Veres, Evelyn Szőllősi, Kinga Mária Jánosi and Bernadette Kerekes-Máthé
Dent. J. 2024, 12(12), 410; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12120410 - 16 Dec 2024
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Background: Polymerization shrinkage of composite resins affects the marginal closure of direct dental restorations. It is responsible for developing secondary caries and indirectly affects the survival rate of restorations. This study aims to investigate the null hypothesis, which states that there are no [...] Read more.
Background: Polymerization shrinkage of composite resins affects the marginal closure of direct dental restorations. It is responsible for developing secondary caries and indirectly affects the survival rate of restorations. This study aims to investigate the null hypothesis, which states that there are no significant differences in the marginal microleakage of Class II restorations when examined in vitro using different dental adhesives, whether the restoration material used is a composite with glass fiber reinforcement or not. Methods: Class II cavities were prepared on both proximal surfaces of thirty-six extracted human molars. A single-component (Universal VivaPen) and a two-component (Futurabond DC) self-etch adhesive system were used for the restorations in the control group (Charisma Classic) and the experimental group (Charisma Classic with Interlig glass fiber strip). An oblique layering technique and a 40-s soft-start light-curing polymerization were used. After selective pre-isolation, the specimens were placed in a 0.2% methylene blue solution and incubated at 37 °C for 24 h. The teeth were sectioned in the mesiodistal direction, and two examiners examined and graded the extent of dye penetration. Statistical analysis was conducted using the Mann–Whitney U and chi-square tests (p < 0.05). Results: All the composite restorations reinforced with glass fiber showed significantly reduced dye infiltration compared to the control group (p < 0.05). A significant difference (p < 0.05) was also observed between the two adhesives. Conclusions: The null hypothesis was rejected. Glass fiber strips significantly reduced composite restoration microleakage regardless of the adhesive. The marginal fit of the restoration was also influenced by the adhesive system used. Full article
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Color Stability Assessment of Single- and Multi-Shade Composites Following Immersion in Staining Food Substances
by Vittorio Checchi, Eleonora Forabosco, Giulia Della Casa, Shaniko Kaleci, Luca Giannetti, Luigi Generali and Pierantonio Bellini
Dent. J. 2024, 12(9), 285; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj12090285 - 4 Sep 2024
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Composite resins are the material of choice for direct restorations, and their success depends mainly on their color stability, since discoloration causes color mismatch, and consequent patient dissatisfaction. A single- and a multi-shade resin were compared in order to evaluate their pigmentation after [...] Read more.
Composite resins are the material of choice for direct restorations, and their success depends mainly on their color stability, since discoloration causes color mismatch, and consequent patient dissatisfaction. A single- and a multi-shade resin were compared in order to evaluate their pigmentation after immersion in staining substances and to investigate the effect of the polymerization time on their color stability. Two-hundred-and-forty composite specimens were created, half made of a single-shade (Group ONE, n = 120) and half of a multi-shade composite (Group OXP, n = 120). Each group was further divided into ONE30 (n = 60) and OXP30 (n = 60), polymerized for 30″, and ONE80 (n = 60) and OXP80 (n = 60), polymerized for 80″. Randomly, the specimens were immersed in turmeric solution, soy sauce, energy drink, or artificial saliva. By means of a spectrophotometer, ΔE00 and WId were calculated at 24 h (T0), at 7 (T1), and 30 (T2) days. Single-shade composites showed statistically significant differences in color change from the turmeric solution, energy drink, and soy sauce than the multi-shade composites (p < 0.005), showing a higher discoloration potential. The polymerization time did not have significative effects on color stability. Single-shade composites showed more color change than multi-shade systems after immersion in staining substances, and the curing time did not influence color variations. Full article
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