Advances in Oral Diseases and Oral Implantology
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry and Oral Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2027 | Viewed by 82
Editors
Interests: oral and maxillo-facial surgery; head and neck surgery; maxillo-facial trauma
Interests: guided bone regeneration; dental surgery; periodontal surgery; oral implantology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in oral implantology and oral disease management have transformed contemporary dental practice through the integration of digital technologies, regenerative biomaterials, and minimally invasive surgical protocols. The growing prevalence of peri-implant diseases, alveolar bone defects, medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), and systemic conditions affecting osseointegration has increased the need for personalized and evidence-based implant rehabilitation strategies. Modern approaches involving computer-guided implant surgery, three-dimensional (3D) imaging, artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostics, and customized implant fabrication have significantly improved surgical precision and patient outcomes. In parallel, regenerative techniques using platelet concentrates, growth factors, bone substitutes, and bioactive surface modifications have enhanced hard and soft tissue healing around implants.
The current literature also emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary management in medically compromised patients, particularly those with diabetes, osteoporosis, or autoimmune diseases, where implant survival may be affected. Furthermore, innovations in biomaterials, such as zirconia and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) implants, are expanding treatment possibilities while improving esthetics and biocompatibility.
This Special Issue aims to critically explore the recent developments in oral disease diagnosis, peri-implant tissue regeneration, digital implant planning, and novel surgical techniques that contribute to safer, more predictable, and patient-centered oral rehabilitation.
In addition, this Special Issue will address the implications of various oral diseases on the planning, placement, and long-term success of dental implants. Conditions such as periodontitis, oral lichen planus, oral squamous cell carcinoma, cystic and fibro-osseous lesions, temporomandibular disorders, xerostomia, and mucosal inflammatory diseases may significantly influence implant prognosis, peri-implant tissue stability, and osseointegration outcomes. The presence of chronic infection, altered bone metabolism, mucosal pathology, or previous surgical and radiotherapeutic interventions may compromise both surgical approaches and prosthetic rehabilitation. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the biological interactions between oral diseases and implant therapy is essential for risk assessment, treatment planning, and maintenance protocols. Emphasis should also be placed on early diagnosis, interdisciplinary management, and preventive strategies that optimize implant survival in patients presenting with complex oral and systemic conditions.
Dr. Andrei Paul Tent
Dr. Alexandru Mester
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dental implants
- oral diseases
- peri-implantitis
- osseointegration
- regenerative dental surgery
- digital implantology
- oral rehabilitation
- personalized implants
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