Innovative Endodontics
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 December 2025
Special Issue Editor
Interests: endodontics; restorative; endodontics outcome; microbiology; dental education
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the last few decades, the field of endodontics has rapidly progressed, driven by technological advancements, biomaterial innovations, and minimally invasive techniques. While shaping techniques are becoming more conservative and efficient, historical challenges pertaining to microbial persistence, structural tooth weakening, and incomplete regeneration still remain. However, innovations in 3D imaging, bioceramic materials, regenerative endodontics, and AI-assisted diagnostics promise to deliver improved outcomes, more precision, and better patient-related outcomes.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research, clinical innovations, and translational studies that push the boundaries of endodontic care. Topics include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Advanced Imaging and AI: CBCT, machine learning for diagnosis/treatment planning.
- Biomaterials and Obturation: Bioceramics, hydrogels, and smart sealers.
- Regenerative Endodontics: Stem cell therapy, pulp revitalization, and scaffold design.
- Minimally Invasive Techniques: Preserving coronal dentine and pericervical dentine and guided endodontics.
- Antimicrobial Strategies: Nanoparticles, photodynamic therapy, and biofilm disruption.
- Pain Management and Outcomes: Novel anesthetics and patient-centered outcomes.
By compiling high-quality contributions, this Special Issue seeks to serve as a reference for researchers, clinicians, and educators to integrate innovation into practice, ultimately enhancing treatment efficacy, longevity, and patient satisfaction.
Prof. Dr. Federico Foschi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- regenerative endodontics
- bioceramics
- guided endodontics
- AI in endodontics
- pericervical dentine
- reduced taper
- irrigation adjuvant
- pulp regeneration
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