Innovative Dental Materials in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry

Dear Colleagues,

The maintenance of primary or permanent teeth with immature roots plays a pivotal role in function and aesthetics, in terms of orthodontic-related issues and the oral health of young patients.

Tooth decay, the most prevalent chronic disease worldwide in children and one that involves millions of adult patients, results in high treatment costs and reduction of general patient health. Moreover, dental caries on primary teeth are considered one of the main risk factors of decay in permanent dentition.

Early carie management should reduce the progressive destruction of dental hard tissue and, subsequently, the loss of dental vitality, which reduces the incidence of critical conditions in which premature tooth extraction is required. To date, different preventive and operative strategies have been proposed. However, there is still not a consensus on the most effective therapy or the most suitable materials.

The aim of the present Special Issue is to provide a scientifically-based overview of the indications and objectives of primary and permanent teeth management, and to allow clinicians to follow specific therapeutic recommendations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment protocols in order to achieve clinical success over time.

Dr. Maurizio Bossu
Guest Editor

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