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Advances in Dental Techniques and Restorative Materials

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 1785

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Prof. Dr. Angelo Putignano

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Department of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology (DISCO), Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
Interests: dental materials; restorative dentistry; dental techniques; adhesive dentistry; dental color
Dr. Vincenzo Tosco

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Department of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology (DISCO), Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
Interests: restorative dentistry; bleaching agents; dental biomaterials; preventive dentistry; adhesive dentistry; fixed prosthodontics; endodontics
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Dr. Riccardo Monterubbianesi

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Department of Clinical Sciences and Stomatology (DISCO), Università Politecnica delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
Interests: resin-based materials; cementation; fiber reinforcement; particulate filler composites; veneers; bleaching agents; biomaterials
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Dr. Riccardo Favero

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Department of Neurosciences (DNS), Università degli Studi di Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy
Interests: restorative dentistry; fixed prosthodontics; periodontology; dental materials; adhesive dentistry

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Dear Colleagues,

The great aesthetic demand of patients, the simplification of operative protocols and the need for the better physical and mechanical properties of materials have increased the use of technology in all disciplines of dentistry. Indeed, modern dentistry today offers clinicians a real solution, providing instruments and materials capable of simplifying and improving the quality of procedures, thus obtaining predictable and satisfactory results, even for the patient.

Restorative dentistry has traditionally focused on the use of dental materials to replace the infected tooth structure in the oral environment in order to restore physical function following tissue loss from disease processes. Therefore, this Special Issue will focus on new biomaterials and techniques to improve dental health. We welcome submissions of original research articles, reviews and new dental techniques.

Prof. Dr. Angelo Putignano
Dr. Vincenzo Tosco
Dr. Riccardo Monterubbianesi
Dr. Riccardo Favero
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Keywords

  • restorative dentistry
  • dental techniques
  • resin-based materials
  • luting agents
  • fiber-reinforcement
  • particulate filler composites
  • veneers
  • bleaching agents
  • biomaterials

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Fluid-Dynamic Crestal Sinus Floor Elevation in Atrophic Posterior Maxilla Implant Rehabilitation with Hyaluronic Acid: A Prospective Study
by Alessandro Scarano, Roberto Luongo, Ilaria De Filippis, Antonio Scarano, Erda Qorri, Francesco Sforza, Mario Rampino and Calogero Bugea
Materials 2025, 18(10), 2230; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18102230 - 12 May 2025
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Implant–prosthetic rehabilitation of the posterior edentulous maxilla is challenging due to inadequate bone volume resulting from alveolar ridge resorption and maxillary sinus pneumatization. This study explores the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) as a biomaterial in maxillary sinus elevation, particularly in combination with [...] Read more.
Implant–prosthetic rehabilitation of the posterior edentulous maxilla is challenging due to inadequate bone volume resulting from alveolar ridge resorption and maxillary sinus pneumatization. This study explores the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) as a biomaterial in maxillary sinus elevation, particularly in combination with a fluid dynamic approach, as an alternative to traditional lateral approaches and granular biomaterials. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 58 patients with posterior maxillary edentulism. Preoperative CBCT scans assessed residual bone height and sinus width. A minimally invasive surgical protocol utilizing a device for fluid-dynamic membrane elevation and injection of 2% cross-linked hyaluronic acid was employed, followed by simultaneous implant placement. Postoperative follow-up included a CBCT scan at 12 months to evaluate new bone height, measured mesially and distally. Implant stability was assessed using resonance frequency analysis at second-stage surgery. Results: A significant increase in bone height was observed at 12 months post-surgery, with an average bone gain of 7.5 mm. All 58 implants achieved primary stability, and no implant failures or signs of peri-implantitis were noted during the follow-up period. Higher bone gain was observed in wider sinuses. Conclusions: The fluid-dynamic transcrestal sinus floor elevation technique combined with hyaluronic acid appears to be a minimally invasive and effective method for achieving significant bone regeneration in the posterior maxilla, facilitating implant–prosthetic rehabilitation with potentially low risks and morbidity. Further large-scale studies are warranted to validate these findings across diverse clinical scenarios. Full article
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Enhancing Fracture Toughness of Dental Zirconia through Incorporation of Nb into the Surface
by Seiji Ban and Yuta Yasuoka
Materials 2024, 17(18), 4446; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17184446 - 10 Sep 2024
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Background: Our previous study found that the addition of pentavalent cations like niobium (Nb) to yttria-stabilized zirconia increased fracture toughness but also raised the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), and opacity also increased undesirably. A new surface treatment is required to boost fracture [...] Read more.
Background: Our previous study found that the addition of pentavalent cations like niobium (Nb) to yttria-stabilized zirconia increased fracture toughness but also raised the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), and opacity also increased undesirably. A new surface treatment is required to boost fracture toughness without altering CTE or translucency. Methods: The surfaces of pre-sintered 3 mol% yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (3Y-TZP) and 4.2 mol% yttria-stabilized partially stabilized zirconia (4.2Y-PSZ) were treated with a Nb sol solution containing Nb2O5 nanoparticles. After drying and sintering, a high-Nb-content surface layer formed with a depth of approximately 1 mm. Results: The Nb content in this surface layer matched that of a bulk material with 1 mol% Nb2O5. The tetragonality of the surface zirconia increased, enhancing the surface fracture toughness without changing the CTE or translucency. Conclusions: Adding Nb near the surface improved the fracture toughness without affecting the CTE or translucency. This method could strengthen zirconia prostheses, allowing more reliable dental restorations. Full article
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