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Emerging Trends and Innovations in Restorative Dentistry: Advances in Clinical Practice

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: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 340

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Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 32 Clinicilor Street, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Interests: orthodontics; digital dentistry; occlusion; temporomandibular joint; temporomandibular joint disorders; CBCT; MRI
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Dear Colleagues,

Restorative dentistry has been considered an essential component of dental medical care, developing to suit patients' changing requirements and the constantly growing capabilities of advancements in research.

As practitioners and scientists, we could take part in and add to this developing mechanism. Throughout the past decade, the profession has seen amazing developments, driven by advances that improve clinical practice and strengthen the relationship with patients and their requirements. The Special Issue, "Emerging Trends and Innovations in Restorative Dentistry: Advances in Clinical Practice," symbolizes a collaborative commitment to improving the discipline and knowledge of restorative dentistry. Researchers are encouraged to investigate the intriguing junction of scientific advances and their everyday applicability. Subjects include the incorporation of computerized procedures into prosthodontics, the clinical application of emerging materials that integrate longevity and esthetic performance, and the increasing popularity of less-invasive techniques that respect dental maintenance. Artificial intelligence is changing diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning. By offering scientific knowledge and useful suggestions, we hope to assist healthcare providers, investigators, and professionals in overcoming the challenges and gathering the potential associated with these developments.

We hope that this Special Issue is an acknowledgment of our shared commitment to enhancing patient care and defining the direction of restorative dentistry.

Dr. Oana Almasan
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • restorative dentistry
  • clinical practice
  • artificial intelligence
  • 3D printing
  • endodontics
  • prosthodontics
  • periodontics
  • dental surgery

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Multimodal and Advanced Characterization of Dental Resin Composites: Insights into Beverage-Induced Degradation
by Lucian Floare, Ramona Dumitrescu, Vanessa Bolchis, Octavia Balean, Gabriela Vlase, Titus Vlase, Iasmina-Mădălina Anghel, Carmen Opris, Ruxandra Sava-Rosianu, Vlad Tiberiu Alexa, Daniela Jumanca and Atena Galuscan
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(12), 4080; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14124080 - 9 Jun 2025
Abstract
Background/Objectives: Composite dental restorations are continuously exposed to dietary substances, which may compromise their structural integrity. This study aimed to assess the chemical and mechanical effects of coffee, red wine, and Coca-Cola on two widely used commercial resin composites, Herculite Ultra XRV and [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Composite dental restorations are continuously exposed to dietary substances, which may compromise their structural integrity. This study aimed to assess the chemical and mechanical effects of coffee, red wine, and Coca-Cola on two widely used commercial resin composites, Herculite Ultra XRV and Omnichroma. Methods: Forty disk-shaped specimens (20 per material) were immersed for 10 days in the selected beverages. Changes in chemical composition were analyzed using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy, while Vickers microhardness testing evaluated surface hardness. Results: FTIR and Raman analyses revealed that coffee and red wine caused the most substantial chemical degradation, particularly in carbonyl (C=O), aromatic (C=C), and siloxane (Si–O–Si) groups. Herculite XRV demonstrated higher chemical stability, while Omnichroma showed more pronounced molecular degradation. In contrast, microhardness testing indicated that Omnichroma maintained better surface hardness compared to Herculite XRV after exposure. Across all solutions, Coca-Cola induced the least effect. Conclusions: The tested beverages significantly affected both the chemical and mechanical properties of the resin composites. Omnichroma exhibited superior mechanical durability, while Herculite XRV showed greater resistance to chemical degradation. These results highlight the importance of material composition in restorative dentistry and support the development and selection of composites with improved resistance to acidic and staining agents to ensure long-term clinical performance. Full article
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