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Clinical Updates and Future Perspectives in Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Clinical Updates and Future Perspectives in Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery

A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry and Oral Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2025) | Viewed by 1248

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Ali-Farid Safi

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1. Craniologicum, Center for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Bern, Switzerland
2. Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Interests: maxillofacial surgery; craniomaxillofacial surgery; oral surgery

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The field of dental and maxillofacial surgery is evolving rapidly, with breakthroughs in surgical techniques, advanced biomaterials, and innovative technologies such as 3D printing and robotics. These advancements are transforming the way complex implantology, augmentation, and craniofacial deformities are diagnosed, treated, and managed. This Special Issue, "Clinical Updates and Future Perspectives in Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery", seeks to showcase cutting-edge research that will shape the future of this discipline.

We invite scientists and clinicians to contribute original articles, comprehensive reviews, and clinical case studies that highlight the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in dental and maxillofacial surgery. This includes new methodologies in surgical planning and execution, emerging applications of regenerative medicine, and advancements in patient-specific therapies. Additionally, we welcome contributions that explore future perspectives on integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and precision medicine into surgical practice.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for sharing knowledge that could influence future clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and inspire the next generation of researchers. By contributing to this Special Issue, authors will have the opportunity to disseminate their work to a global audience and help shape the trajectory of dental and maxillofacial surgery for years to come.

Dr. Ali-Farid Safi
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • oral surgery
  • maxillofacial surgery
  • trends
  • future perspectives
  • innovations
  • biomaterials
  • precision
  • regenerative medicine

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The Novel iMPACT Tool and Quadrant Protocol for Peri-Implantitis: Surface Refinement and Re-Osseointegration Validated by SEM/EDS and Long-Term Clinical Case Reports
by Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes, Bruno Gomes dos Santos Martins, Juliana Campos Hasse Fernandes, Yankel Gabet and Amiram Vizanski
Medicina 2025, 61(6), 1094; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61061094 - 16 Jun 2025
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Background and Objectives: The goal of this study was to introduce a novel device, the iMPACT implant planer, designed to machine (create a complete smooth surface) contaminated implant surfaces intraorally, promoting peri-implant tissue healing and possible re-osseointegration, and the new Quadrant protocol, [...] Read more.
Background and Objectives: The goal of this study was to introduce a novel device, the iMPACT implant planer, designed to machine (create a complete smooth surface) contaminated implant surfaces intraorally, promoting peri-implant tissue healing and possible re-osseointegration, and the new Quadrant protocol, evaluating them in vitro and clinically. The null hypothesis was that there would be no improvement in the clinical parameters for the implants with peri-implantitis (PI) treated with the new protocol and tool. Materials and Methods: The Quadrant protocol was used in conjunction with the iMPACT tool, which primarily functions to remove biofilm and microbial contaminants from the exposed implant surface, while simultaneously preparing the surface through standardized implantoplasty, thereby enhancing the potential for re-osseointegration. An in vitro analysis was developed, and three medium/long-term cases were presented, detailing the procedures and outcomes. Results: The in vitro assessment showed smooth surfaces after treatment. Different areas presented minimal particles (<1 μm) on the implant surface, with a high content of titanium (Ti) and tungsten (W). In case 1, severe and advanced peri-implantitis around implants #46 and #47 was found. A combination of resective (Quadrant + iMPACT) and regenerative surgery was used for treatment, along with a buccal single flap (BSF). Significant clinical and radiographic improvements were observed at 14 and 43 months postoperatively, including vertical bone gain with re-osseointegration and stable probing depths (PDs). In the second case, a severe PI and prosthesis instability were observed. Resective (Quadrant + iMPACT) and regenerative procedures were applied. At 3 and 12 months postoperatively, clinical and radiographic evaluations demonstrated significant improvements with re-osseointegration, including PDs reduced to 0–1 mm and a vertical bone gain of approximately 6.5 mm. In case 3, mandibular implants from 42 to 47 exhibited inflammation, suppuration, and moderate-to-severe bone loss. Just resective surgery (Quadrant + iMPACT), without grafting, was performed. At 6- and 12-month follow-ups, clinical and radiographic assessments showed the resolution of inflammation, stable bone levels, and healthy peri-implant gingiva. Conclusions: Favorable outcomes were achieved using the iMPACT and Quadrant protocols in the three clinical cases, resulting in re-osseointegration when combined with regenerative procedures. The favorable medium/long-term outcomes achieved, despite the patient’s complex medical history and, at times, inconsistent oral hygiene, underscore the potential efficacy of such interventions. Full article
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