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Contemporary Dentistry: Classical and Modern Approaches

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 1287

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Horia Mihail Barbu

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Oral Implantology Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, 031593 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: implantology; oral implant rehabilitation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue, "Contemporary Dentistry: Classical and Modern Approaches", explores the dynamic integration of time-tested dental practices with cutting-edge innovations that are shaping oral healthcare today. Dentistry is undergoing a rapid transformation, with digital technologies, novel biomaterials, and minimally invasive methods complementing traditional diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

We seek contributions that emphasize how classical approaches remain relevant while being enhanced by modern advances in prosthodontics, dental implantology, oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, restorative dentistry, endodontics and preventive care. Potential topics may also include the role of artificial intelligence in diagnostics, digital tools and 3D printing, regenerative therapies, advanced imaging, sustainability in dentistry, gerodontology, and patient-centered treatment planning, and innovative approaches in dental education.

This Special Issue places particular emphasis on bridging theory with clinical application, demonstrating how established foundations and emerging technologies can coexist to improve precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Our aim is to provide clinicians, researchers, and educators with comprehensive insights into the current and future landscape of dentistry while fostering collaboration and the exchange of knowledge across various disciplines.

We would like to invite you to contribute your work to this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Horia Mihail Barbu
Guest Editor

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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.

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Keywords

  • prosthodontics
  • dental implantology
  • oral surgery
  • restorative dentistry
  • dental materials
  • oral biocompatibility
  • digital technologies/digital dentistry/CAD/CAM
  • Three-Dimensional (3D) printing/additive manufacturing
  • artificial intelligence in dentistry
  • dental education
  • sustainability in dentistry
  • gerodontology
  • oral healthcare systems

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Early Clinical Outcomes of Full-Arch Rehabilitations with Immediately Loaded Implants with Buccal Dehiscence Treated with Horizontal Augmentation: A 1-Year Retrospective Case Series
by Alfonso Acerra, Mario Caggiano, Angelo Aliberti, Michele Langone and Francesco Giordano
Dent. J. 2026, 14(2), 121; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj14020121 - 19 Feb 2026
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Background: Buccal bone dehiscence is a frequent finding during implant placement and often requires horizontal bone augmentation. When combined with immediate loading protocols, concerns remain regarding early implant stability and failure risk. This retrospective case series aimed to describe the early clinical [...] Read more.
Background: Buccal bone dehiscence is a frequent finding during implant placement and often requires horizontal bone augmentation. When combined with immediate loading protocols, concerns remain regarding early implant stability and failure risk. This retrospective case series aimed to describe the early clinical outcomes of immediately loaded implants placed in sites with buccal dehiscence treated by horizontal bone augmentation and restored with full-arch screw-retained prostheses. Methods: Fifty-nine consecutive edentulous patients were rehabilitated with immediately loaded cross-arch implant-supported prostheses. A total of 253 implants were placed, including 148 implants presenting buccal dehiscence and treated with horizontal bone augmentation using particulate grafting materials with or without autogenous bone and a resorbable collagen membrane. Clinical outcomes were assessed over a 1-year follow-up period. Implant survival and biological complications were recorded. Descriptive statistics were applied. An exploratory event-based comparison between augmented and non-augmented implants was performed using Fisher’s exact test, and risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Results: At 1 year, no patients were lost to follow-up. Two implant failures occurred, both in augmented sites (2/148; 1.35%), while no failures were observed among non-augmented implants (0/105). The exploratory comparison did not show a statistically significant difference in failure rates between groups (p = 0.51). The estimated RR for implant failure associated with horizontal augmentation was 3.56 (95% CI: 0.17–73.34). Two biological complications (one peri-implantitis and one peri-implant mucositis) were recorded, both involving augmented implants. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this retrospective case series, immediately loaded implants placed in sites with buccal dehiscence and treated with horizontal bone augmentation demonstrated high early survival rates and a low incidence of biological complications. These findings are descriptive and exploratory and should be interpreted as hypothesis-generating. Further prospective controlled studies with longer follow-up are needed to confirm these observations. Full article
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Dental Adhesion Protocol: A Clinically Oriented Literature Review with Practical Guidelines
by Almerinda Agrelli, Mateus do Vale Voigt, Victor G. R. Clavijo, Lucas Coêlho Bernardo-Menezes, Ricardo Malise, Adilson dos Santos Torreão, Dione Maria Viana do Vale and Clarice Neuenschwander Lins de Morais
Dent. J. 2026, 14(3), 189; https://doi.org/10.3390/dj14030189 - 23 Mar 2026
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Background: Dental adhesive materials are important for achieving adequate adhesion results; however, they are not the only factor contributing to final bond strength, as improper operatory field isolation and contamination also significantly influence clinical outcomes. Objectives: This narrative review aims to provide a [...] Read more.
Background: Dental adhesive materials are important for achieving adequate adhesion results; however, they are not the only factor contributing to final bond strength, as improper operatory field isolation and contamination also significantly influence clinical outcomes. Objectives: This narrative review aims to provide a clinical perspective, supported by evidence-based arguments, to identify clinical procedures for optimizing adhesive protocols, including the execution of absolute isolation with a rubber dam, appropriate cleaning and preparation of the dental substrate, and protocols applicable to total-etch and self-etch techniques. Methods: The literature included in this review was selected through a structured search in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, prioritizing systematic reviews, meta-analyses, long-term clinical studies, and foundational experimental investigations related to adhesive systems and substrate management. Results: A well-established clinical protocol that integrates proper adhesive selection, contamination-free operative field control, and adequate substrate preparation is essential for achieving predictable outcomes in adhesive dentistry. Conclusions: Although simplified adhesive systems offer acceptable bond strength results, established techniques continue to demonstrate consistent reliability, contributing to restorative longevity. Full article
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