Diagnostic Innovations in Endodontics and Regenerative Dental Medicine
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editor
2. Center for Innovation and Research in Oral Sciences (CIROS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: biomaterials; endodontics; regenerative tissue; apexification; apical papilla; stem cells; calcium-silicate-based cements; dental materials; modified adhesives; bioactive materials; dental composites; mineral trioxide aggregate; nanotechnology; regenerative endodontics procedures; revitalization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The fields of endodontics and regenerative dental medicine are undergoing a profound transformation, driven by innovations in diagnostics that enable earlier, more accurate, and biologically informed decision-making. Advances in high-resolution and functional imaging—such as MRI, CBCT, optical coherence tomography, and contrast-enhanced techniques—are refining our ability to visualize microanatomy, vascularization, and healing dynamics. Concurrently, the integration of molecular diagnostics, including biomarker detection and genomic/proteomic profiling, offers unprecedented insights into pulpal vitality, inflammatory states, and regenerative potential. Furthermore, artificial intelligence is enhancing diagnostic precision through automated image analysis, predictive modeling, and personalized outcome assessment.
This Special Issue invites the submission of original research and comprehensive reviews that explore cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and their clinical translational impact. We welcome contributions focused on novel imaging modalities, biomarker validation, AI-driven diagnostic systems, and integrative approaches that bridge diagnosis with tailored treatment strategies in endodontic therapy and pulp–dentin regeneration.
Dr. Paulo J. Palma
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- endodontic diagnostics
- regenerative endodontics
- nanomaterials
- magnetic resonance imaging
- cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)
- optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- dental imaging innovations
- pulp vitality biomarkers
- periapical disease profiling
- artificial intelligence in dentistry
- predictive diagnostics
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