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Biomaterials in Periodontology and Implantology: New Frontiers and Clinical Challenges

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2025 | Viewed by 838

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Prof. Dr. Enrico Marchetti

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Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
Interests: implant dentistry; clinical trials; periodontal regeneration; orthodontic
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Dear Colleagues,

The fields of periodontology and implantology are at the forefront of transformative changes in dental medicine. This Special Issue, "Biomaterials in Periodontology and Implantology: New Frontiers and Clinical Challenges", aims to highlight the latest advancements and breakthrough research that are shaping the future of dental care. We invite the community of researchers to contribute with original studies, reviews and clinical trials that explore innovative techniques, emerging technologies and novel therapeutic approaches. This Special Issue seeks to address the pressing clinical challenges, offering new insights and solutions that will enhance patient-centered outcomes and redefine best practices. Join us in sharing your expertise and pioneering discoveries to inspire and inform the global dental community.

Prof. Dr. Enrico Marchetti
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Keywords

  • GBR
  • membrane
  • bone graft
  • regeneration
  • soft tissue
  • collagen matrix
  • connective tissue graft
  • dental implant

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Evaluation of Cement Remaining After Debonding and Polishing in Lingual Multibracket Appliance Using Planning Imaging 3D Software
by Alba Belanche Monterde, Javier Flores-Fraile, Jorge Alonso Pérez-Barquero, Andrea Peiro-Aubalat, Patricia Mendieta Lasierra and Álvaro Zubizarreta-Macho
Materials 2025, 18(4), 781; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18040781 - 11 Feb 2025
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Background: The aim of the present study was to assess the accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility of a novel digital technique to analyze the remaining cement after debonding lingual multibracket appliances and after polishing the remaining cement. Methods: Thirteen teeth were embedded in an [...] Read more.
Background: The aim of the present study was to assess the accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility of a novel digital technique to analyze the remaining cement after debonding lingual multibracket appliances and after polishing the remaining cement. Methods: Thirteen teeth were embedded in an epoxy resin simulating a dental arch and subsequently a digital impression was taken using an intraoral scanner; obtaining a standard tessellation language (STL1) digital file. Lingual multibracket appliances were bonded and debonded on the lingual surfaces of all teeth and another digital impression was made (STL2). Finally, the polishing procedure of the remaining cement was performed and a digital impression was taken (STL3). The teeth were individually segmented from the digital files and an alignment was performed between STL1 and STL2 and between STL1 and STL3 digital files using specific cephalometric 2D/3D software to assess the remaining cement after debonding and after polishing lingual multibracket appliances. The reproducibility and repeatability capacity of the measurement digital method was assessed using a Gage R&R statistical analysis. Results: The results were assessed by a statistical program and showed a statistically significant (p < 0.001) decrease in weight, thickness, and height of the cement remaining after polishing, with a mean decrease of 2.09 mm in width (X plane), 0.12 mm in thickness (Y plane), and 1.87 mm in height (Z plane). Conclusions: The use of novel digital diagnosis software is a repeatable, reproducible, and accurate measurement technique to analyze the remaining cement after debonding lingual multibracket appliances and after polishing the remaining cement. Practical Implications: The diagnosis cephalometric software evaluation of the polishing technique with different materials, burs or polishing sequences brings the research closer to the clinical field. This methodology allows the orthodontist to clinically measure the cement remnants after polishing without the need for teeth extraction and with current clinic objects such as intraoral scanning and orthodontic cephalometric software. This might give orthodontics more clearance in terms of better burs or protocols for polishing. Full article
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