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Dental Surgery and Care

A special issue of Surgeries (ISSN 2673-4095).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 5763

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Prof. Dr. Vita Maciulskiene

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Faculty of Odontology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
Interests: dental caries; endodontics; dental education; periodontics and oral pathology; dentistry; preventive dentistry; cariology; dental surgery; fluoride; dental public health; dental health; dental care
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue will cover a wide range of topics related to dental surgery, including the latest techniques and technologies used in dental procedures, such as dental implants, orthodontic treatments, robotic-assisted surgery, and digital planning systems.

In addition, oral health is closely linked to general health status, forming a bidirectional relationship. Poor oral health, caused by inadequate dental hygiene and care, can aggravate the course of systemic diseases. In recent years, there has been dynamic development in the field of dental care due to the introduction of novel dental implants. The digital revolution, which has also had an impact on dentistry, has resulted in improved clinical workflows and approaches for new treatments such as bone regeneration. Digital teaching will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the later independent dental practice of young dentists and on the dental care of their patients; it will be carried out to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Vita Maciulskiene
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • dental surgery
  • dental implant
  • oral health and care
  • orthodontic therapy
  • oral and maxillofacial surgery

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Technology Readiness Level of Robotic Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review
by Leonardo Mohamad Nassani, Kanza Javed, Rafat Samih Amer, Ming Hong Jim Pun, Ahmed Z. Abdelkarim and Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes
Surgeries 2024, 5(2), 273-287; https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries5020025 - 18 Apr 2024
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This comprehensive review assessed the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, offering a transparent overview of developments across dental fields. Covering articles in prosthodontics, orthodontics, implantology, surgery, and radiology, the review included 39 articles on robotics and 16 on AI. [...] Read more.
This comprehensive review assessed the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, offering a transparent overview of developments across dental fields. Covering articles in prosthodontics, orthodontics, implantology, surgery, and radiology, the review included 39 articles on robotics and 16 on AI. Screening adhered to PRISMA guidelines, with searches conducted on Medline, Google Scholar, and IEEE. Incorporating the search strategy, the review used keywords related to dentistry, robotics, and AI. For robotics, 296 articles were screened, resulting in 39 qualifying for qualitative synthesis. A separate AI search on PubMed identified 142 studies within the last decade, with 16 studies selected for a detailed full-text analysis, offering a consolidated overview of the current state-of-the-art knowledge in the AI domain. Geographic distribution highlighted East Asia as a major research contributor. The findings indicate an increasing trend in dentistry robotics since 2000 and, particularly since 2016, in AI dentistry. The majority of the literature fell under the category of basic research. The technology readiness level did not cross “three” (proof of concept) in 41% of all articles. Therefore, the overall literature quality remains low, particularly regarding clinical validation. Full article
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Neocondylar Formation with Vascularized Fibular Free Flap: A Report of Three Rare Cases and Review of Literature
by Mark Lim, Ignacio A. Velasco Martinez, Tina Woods, Ben McIntyre, Ibrahim Sevki Bayrakdar, Sevda Kurt-Bayrakdar and Rohan Jagtap
Surgeries 2025, 6(2), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries6020034 - 14 Apr 2025
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Background: Neocondylar formation is an uncommon finding that can result after the reconstruction of a vascularized free flap. Three case reports were presented in the current article. (1) A 64-year-old male presented with clear cell Odontogenic Carcinoma to the left mandible. (2) A [...] Read more.
Background: Neocondylar formation is an uncommon finding that can result after the reconstruction of a vascularized free flap. Three case reports were presented in the current article. (1) A 64-year-old male presented with clear cell Odontogenic Carcinoma to the left mandible. (2) A 14-year-old male presented with an ameloblastoma to the right mandibular associated with tooth 48. (3) A 13-year-old female presented with an ameloblastoma to the right mandible. Methods and Results: All three cases required a surgical resection of the mandible involving the temporomandibular joint. Reconstruction was performed using a vascularized free flap, and Neocondylar formation was observed during the healing process in all three cases. Neocondylar formation after a vascularized free flap reconstruction can improve anatomical functions such as mastication and decrease post-operative complications. Knowledge of this finding can improve future surgical treatment planning and outcome. Conclusion: This report contributes to the existing literature by offering new insights into neo-condylar formation following mandibular reconstruction with vascularized free fibular flap, particularly in complex resective surgeries, and highlights its potential clinical implications. Full article
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The Survival Rate of Zirconia Versus Titanium Dental Implants: A Systematic Review
by Francisca Abreu, Francisco Correia, Tiago Caetano and Ricardo Faria-Almeida
Surgeries 2025, 6(1), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries6010020 - 7 Mar 2025
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Objective: The aim of this systematic review is to compare the survival rates of zirconia and titanium dental implants, by evaluating the most recent scientific evidence, in order to comprehend the behaviour of zirconia implants as an alternative to titanium, due to the [...] Read more.
Objective: The aim of this systematic review is to compare the survival rates of zirconia and titanium dental implants, by evaluating the most recent scientific evidence, in order to comprehend the behaviour of zirconia implants as an alternative to titanium, due to the latter’s biological properties. Methods: An electronic search was performed on the Pubmed/MEDLINE and Scopus databases in November 2023 to identify clinical trials that investigated zirconia and titanium implants’ behaviour with a follow-up of at least 5 years. The primary outcome was the implant survival rate—defined as the maintenance of the implant in situ during the period of study. The secondary outcome was the implant success rate, which is associated with the values of the peri-implant variables—the probing depth, marginal bone loss, gingival recession, bleeding on probing, plaque index, and aesthetics scores. Results: A total of 17 articles were selected from the search, resulting in a sample of 364 studies. A total of 15 articles fulfilled the selection criteria. Zirconia implants showed satisfactory results. Due to the lack of data available with follow-up times of more than five years, it is not possible to conclusively describe the benefits of zirconia in comparison with titanium implants. Conclusions: While zirconia implants show promise as a future alternative to metal implants, more research is needed to understand their long-term benefits and peri-implant behaviour. Full article
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