Advancements in Dental Ceramics for Clinical Reconstructive Dentistry

Dental ceramics are an essential component of reconstructive dentistry, aiming to achieve optimal restorative and prosthetic outcomes through enhanced aesthetics, biocompatibility, and mechanical resilience. Cutting-edge ceramic materials, spanning from amorphous feldspathic varieties to advanced zirconia polycrystals, have been meticulously developed to satisfy unique clinical requirements. Recent innovations have not only enhanced the mechanical and aesthetic properties of these materials but also introduced functionalities, such as antimicrobial characteristics, particularly with advancements in glass-based coatings. As digital and manufacturing technologies, including additive and subtractive processes, evolve, they play a crucial role in enhancing the precision and effectiveness of dental rehabilitation practices.

Significant progress has also been seen in the development of advanced adhesive systems and surface modification techniques, which are vital for ensuring the longevity and success of ceramic restorations in both direct and indirect applications. Furthermore, translational research that bridges laboratory discoveries with clinical applications continues to enhance our understanding of ceramic materials, promoting their successful integration into clinical practice.

This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted roles of dental ceramics within reconstructive dentistry, focusing on insights that bolster the integration of innovative materials and technologies into practice. Our goal is to drive interdisciplinary advancements in bonding techniques, digital manufacturing methodologies, and the comprehensive assessment of the biological responses and long-term clinical performance of ceramic materials. We also seek contributions that apply emerging digital technologies and artificial intelligence to predict new compositions and enhance the efficacy of current materials.

To gather further insights in the field of restorative and prosthetic dentistry with a focus on clinical translation, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Advancements in adhesive dentistry and protocols for tooth-borne and implant-borne ceramic reconstructions.
Innovations in additive and subtractive manufacturing processes applicable to dental ceramics.
• The development and application of bioactive, antimicrobial, and advanced dental biomaterials in reconstructive procedures.
• Integration of digital technologies, such as CAD/CAM and AI, in the optimisation and implementation of ceramic restorations.
• Clinical studies and translational research contribute to understanding materials' longevity, clinical efficacy, and patient well-being.

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• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: ceramic materials, zirconia, digital manufacturing, bonding strategies, bioactivity, artificial intelligence, implant dentistry

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