Digital Technologies and Materials in Restorative Dentistry

Dear Colleagues,

The paradigm shift toward digital dentistry and minimally invasive protocols has fundamentally transformed the landscape of restorative dentistry and prosthodontics. The integration of advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and novel biomaterials allows clinicians and dental technicians to achieve unprecedented levels of precision, efficiency, and aesthetic success.

However, as digital workflows rapidly evolve, there is a continuous need to evaluate the mechanical behaviour, optical properties, and long-term clinical performance of the newly developed dental materials, ranging from polymer-infiltrated ceramic networks and high-translucency zirconias to 3D-printed resins and smart nanoreinforced adhesives.

This Special Issue, "Digital Technologies and Materials in Restorative Dentistry", aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the latest advancements in the field. We invite researchers and clinicians to submit original research articles, in vitro/in vivo studies, clinical trials, and high-quality reviews (systematic, scoping, or narrative) that explore the intersection of digital workflows and material science.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this exciting Special Issue, which will help shape the future of evidence-based restorative dentistry.

Best regards,

Dr. Codruța Eliza Ille
Prof. Dr. Do-Gyoon Kim
Guest Editors

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