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Clinical Insights in Pediatric Dentistry

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: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 408

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Dr. Giulia Orilisi

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Department of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology (DISCO), Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
Interests: dental materials; paediatric dentistry; restorative dentistry; vibrational spectroscopy; biomaterials; high-resolution analytical techniques; remineralizing agents
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Dear Colleagues,

Pediatric dentistry plays a crucial role in ensuring the oral and overall health of children, from infancy through adolescence. This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest clinical advances and diagnostic strategies in the management of pediatric oral conditions. Topics of interest include preventive protocols, caries management, dental trauma, behavior guidance, management of medically compromised children, and interdisciplinary approaches involving orthodontics, pediatric medicine, and psychology. We particularly welcome original research and reviews that contribute to improving patient care and long-term oral health outcomes in pediatric populations.

Dr. Giulia Orilisi
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • pediatric dentistry
  • caries management
  • dental trauma
  • preventive dentistry
  • behavior management
  • interdisciplinary care
  • clinical innovations

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Systematic Review
Clinical Performance and Survival of Bulk-Fill Resin Composite Posterior Restorations in Primary Teeth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
by Samille Biasi Miranda, Rodrigo Barros Esteves Lins, Matheus de Farias Queiroz, Caroline de Farias Charamba Leal, Giovana Lordsleem de Mendonça, Tayana de Albuquerque Dias and Marcos Antonio Japiassú Resende Montes
J. Clin. Med. 2026, 15(2), 415; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15020415 - 6 Jan 2026
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Background/Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the clinical performance and survival of bulk-fill resin composite restorations in posterior primary teeth, compared with conventional resin composites and glass ionomer cements (GICs). Methods: The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024539097) [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the clinical performance and survival of bulk-fill resin composite restorations in posterior primary teeth, compared with conventional resin composites and glass ionomer cements (GICs). Methods: The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024539097) and conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Electronic searches were performed in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane databases up to December 2025. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) evaluating bulk-fill resin composite restorations in primary molars were included. Restoration survival was considered the primary clinical endpoint. Secondary outcomes included marginal integrity, marginal discoloration, color match, postoperative sensitivity, secondary caries, retention, and anatomical form, assessed using USPHS or FDI criteria. Meta-analyses were performed for color match, marginal discoloration, and marginal integrity using a random-effects model. Comparisons involving GICs were synthesized descriptively. Risk of bias was assessed using the RoB 2 tool, and certainty of evidence was evaluated using GRADE. Results: Six RCTs involving 1220 restorations in children aged 3 to 10 years were included, with follow-up periods ranging from 6 to 24 months. Survival rates were high across all materials. Meta-analyses up to 12 months showed no significant differences between bulk-fill and conventional resin composites for color match, marginal discoloration, or marginal integrity. Most RCTs were judged as having low risk of bias, with one study presenting some concerns. The certainty of evidence was rated as moderate, mainly due to imprecision related to sample size and limited reporting of confidence intervals. Conclusions: Bulk-fill resin composites demonstrate clinical performance and survival comparable to conventional resin composites in posterior restorations of primary teeth over follow-ups of up to 12 months. Based on RCTs with predominantly low risk of bias and moderate certainty of evidence, bulk-fill composites represent a reliable and efficient restorative option in pediatric dentistry. Full article
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