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Materials for Prosthodontics, Implantology, and Digital Dentistry

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 1336

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Prof. Dr. Josephine F. Esquivel-Upshaw

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Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Division of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
Interests: peri-implantitis; thin film coatings; biosensor technology
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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to submit articles for an upcoming Special Issue focusing on the latest advancements and research in the field of Materials for Prosthodontics, Implantology, and Digital Dentistry. This Special Issue aims to highlight innovative materials, cutting-edge technologies, and their applications in enhancing dental care and treatment outcomes.

Topics of Interest:

We welcome original research articles, review papers, case studies, and technical reports on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Prosthodontic Materials:
    • Developments in dental ceramics, polymers, and metal alloys.
    • Biocompatibility and mechanical properties of new materials.
    • Long-term clinical performance and durability.
  • Implantology:
    • Advances in biomaterials for dental implants.
    • Surface modifications and coatings to enhance osseointegration.
    • Novel techniques in implant design and fabrication.
  • Digital Dentistry:
    • Applications of CAD/CAM technology in prosthodontics and implantology.
    • Additive manufacturing and 3D printing of dental materials.
    • Digital workflows and their impact on treatment planning and execution.

Prof. Dr. Josephine F. Esquivel-Upshaw
Guest Editor

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Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Materials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • dental implants
  • ceramics
  • CAD/CAM
  • 3D printing
  • biocompatibility

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Characterization of a Lithium Disilicate CAD/CAM Material with Firing Temperature-Controlled Translucency
by Alvaro Munoz, Chris Louca and Alessandro Vichi
Materials 2025, 18(7), 1591; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18071591 - 1 Apr 2025
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Lithium disilicates are widely used in restorative dentistry due to their aesthetics, strength, and durability. Increased strength can be achieved by increasing crystal fraction, but this modification also reduces translucency. Recently developed lithium disilicates like Amber Mill claim to offer customizable translucency via [...] Read more.
Lithium disilicates are widely used in restorative dentistry due to their aesthetics, strength, and durability. Increased strength can be achieved by increasing crystal fraction, but this modification also reduces translucency. Recently developed lithium disilicates like Amber Mill claim to offer customizable translucency via firing protocols without changes in flexural strength. This study evaluated whether Amber Mill’s firing protocols produce significant differences in translucency without changing flexural strength. Forty specimens (n = 10) were assessed for translucency using Contrast Ratio (CR) and Translucency Parameter (TP) tests under four firing protocols designed to obtain high translucency (HT), medium translucency (MT), low translucency (LT), and medium opacity (MO). Using the three-point bending test, sixty specimens (n = 15) were tested for flexural strength with the same four firing protocols. The Weibull modulus and characteristic strength were also calculated, and SEM observation was performed. The CR and TP tests revealed statistically significant translucency differences only between MO and LT/MT/HT. Flexural strength ranked as MO > LT > MT > HT, with significant differences observed between MO vs. MT/HT and LT vs. HT. The findings indicate that the recommended firing protocols for the same shaded blocks resulted in limited differences in translucency. Additionally, higher translucencies were associated with reduced flexural strength, highlighting a trade-off between aesthetic and mechanical properties for Amber Mill. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Materials for Prosthodontics, Implantology, and Digital Dentistry)
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Fabrication of TiO2 Nanotube Arrays by Progressive Anodization of Ti Thin Film on Insulated Substrates
by Chao-Ching Chiang, Jian-Sian Li, Hsiao-Hsuan Wan, Fan Ren and Josephine F. Esquivel-Upshaw
Materials 2025, 18(6), 1219; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18061219 - 9 Mar 2025
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Titanium (Ti) thin films deposited on insulated substrates were progressively anodized and formed titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotube arrays on the surface through a customized anodization tool designed to improve the uniformity and diameters of the nanotubes. With a motorized vertical moving [...] Read more.
Titanium (Ti) thin films deposited on insulated substrates were progressively anodized and formed titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotube arrays on the surface through a customized anodization tool designed to improve the uniformity and diameters of the nanotubes. With a motorized vertical moving arm attached to the anode, the sample was gradually submerged into the electrolyte at a controlled speed alongside the continuous anodization from the edge to the center to prevent the discontinuation of the conductive Ti layer and its nanotube surface. The effects of Ti deposition rate, anodization voltage, NH4F concentration, and post-etching conditions on nanotube morphology were also explored. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that smaller Ti grain sizes, higher anodization voltages, higher electrolyte concentrations, and optimized post-etching times produce uniform, mature nanotubes with larger diameters, which are crucial for practical applications. This work enhances the applicability of nanotube surfaces with non-conductive substrates, such as Zirconia dental implants, and establishes a foundation for future process optimizations. Full article
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