Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics (Second Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

Dentistry deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases. Dental practice encompasses a wide range of branches, such as restorative dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontology, aesthetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, gnathology, orthodontics and dental hygiene. Additionally dental practitioners cooperate with maxillofacial surgeons, dermatologists, otolaryngologists and other specialized practiotioners.

The novel materials and techniques that are frequently introduced in daily clinical practice require continuous study and research. Accordingly, the purpose of the present Special Issue is to collect current research regarding the materials used in clinical dentistry. Possible research topics include, but are not limited to, the following: dental materials, restoratives, prosthodontic frameworks, implantology, adhesives, aligners, archwires, bond strength bonding interfaces, brackets, CAD/CAM, caries prevention, composites, digital impressions, digital workflow, elastodontics, fiber-reinforced composites, fixed appliances, lingual appliances, miniscrews, multi-disciplinary treatment, oral microbiology, retention, and skeletal anchorage. Additionally, materials that could influence behavioral science or patients' compliance and have an impact on radiography techniques may also be taken into consideration.

Analyses of the chemical, physical and mechanical characteristics of the dental materials used in general dentistry, oral surgery and orthodontics, along with basic and translational research studies, mechanical analyses, clinical trials and reviews, will be considered for publication.

Dr. Maria Francesca Sfondrini
Dr. Andrea Scribante
Guest Editors

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