Restorative Dentistry: Emerging Trends in CAD-CAM Biomaterials

Dear Colleagues,

Resin-based composites with dispersed fillers, polymer-infiltrated ceramic network materials (PICNs), glass ceramics, and oxide ceramics are gaining prominence in computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) biomaterials for fabricating various dental restorations, including inlays, onlays, veneers, and crowns. These materials, each with their unique advantages, are revolutionizing restorative dentistry. While resin-based composites and PICNs offer improved machinability and increased resistance to edge chipping, ceramic materials possess high esthetic qualities, exceptional strength, or both.

Despite their benefits, challenges persist. To achieve strong bonding with CAD-CAM materials, these materials necessitate specialized surface pretreatments to enhance adhesion. There is an urgent need for in-depth research to better understand their adhesion properties and to develop methods for achieving durable bonding.

Furthermore, innovative approaches are required to explore the properties of these materials and to enhance their esthetics and performance. This also encompasses the need for data from treatment trials to provide evidence on clinical outcomes.

This Special Issue is dedicated to compiling and showcasing reviews and reports from clinical, in vitro, and in silico studies that stand out for their creativity, importance, and methodological rigor at an international level. Our goal is to support dental practitioners in providing top-tier restorative care and to propel forward research in the realm of CAD-CAM materials, enhancing both their application and effectiveness.

Dr. Florin Eggmann
Dr. Daniele Botticelli
Dr. Julia Amato
Guest Editors

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