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Advancements in Prosthodontics: Exploring Innovations in Rehabilitation Medicine

A special issue of Prosthesis (ISSN 2673-1592).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 12 December 2024 | Viewed by 3196

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Kelvin Ian Afrashtehfar

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1. College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
2. Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Interests: reconstructive dentistry; prosthetic dentistry; aesthetic dentistry; cosmetic dentistry; laminate veneers; implant dentistry; digital dentistry; implant surgery; evidence-based dentistry; medical education
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Prosthesis (SCOPUS Q1, Impact Factor: 3.4), an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to rehabilitation medicine, is pleased to announce a new Special Issue focused on "Advancements in Prosthodontics: Exploring Innovations in Rehabilitation Medicine". This Special Issue aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, clinicians, and experts in the field of prosthodontics to showcase cutting-edge advancements, novel techniques, and innovative approaches in dental prosthesis design and application. We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, insightful communications, and impactful case reports that delve into the latest developments within prosthodontics, ranging from materials science and engineering to precision dental restoration techniques.

Prosthodontics is pivotal in restoring oral function and esthetics for patients with missing or damaged teeth, making it an integral component of rehabilitation medicine. This Special Issue seeks to highlight diverse aspects of prosthodontic interventions, including but not limited to implant-supported prostheses, digital dentistry, CAD/CAM technology, removable partial dentures, and advances in dental materials. Researchers are encouraged to present their experimental and theoretical findings meticulously, allowing for reproducibility and broad dissemination of knowledge.

Join us in this Special Issue as we collectively advance the field of prosthodontics, contribute to evidence-based practices, and foster collaboration among experts to optimize patient care and enhance the quality of life for individuals requiring dental rehabilitation.

Dr. Kelvin Ian Afrashtehfar
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Prosthesis is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • prosthodontics
  • dental prosthesis
  • dental implants
  • digital dentistry
  • CAD/CAM technology
  • dental materials
  • rehabilitation medicine
  • precision dental restoration
  • oral function
  • esthetics
  • immediate loading implants
  • computer-guided surgery
  • removable partial dentures
  • dental implant surfaces
  • biomechanical analysis
  • 3D printing
  • artificial intelligence
  • oral-health-related quality of life
  • prosthetic dentistry
  • restorative dentistry
  • reconstructive dentistry
  • aesthetic dentistry
  • oral implantology

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Mechanical Behavior of Dental Restorations: A Finite Element Pilot Study of Implant-Supported vs. Multiunit-Supported Restorations
by Eduardo Anitua, Patricia Truchuelo Díez, Jorge Pesquera Velasco, Naiara Larrazabal, Mikel Armentia and Jesús Seco-Calvo
Prosthesis 2024, 6(3), 413-428; https://doi.org/10.3390/prosthesis6030031 (registering DOI) - 25 Apr 2024
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Implant-supported-screw-retained prostheses are highly popular. Some of the most frequent complications are connected with the mechanical properties of the fixing elements. These include abutment screw loosening or even screw fracture. Using an intermediate abutment can offer several advantages. However, few studies detail how [...] Read more.
Implant-supported-screw-retained prostheses are highly popular. Some of the most frequent complications are connected with the mechanical properties of the fixing elements. These include abutment screw loosening or even screw fracture. Using an intermediate abutment can offer several advantages. However, few studies detail how this affects the mechanical behavior of dental restorations. This study focuses on understanding the mechanical behavior of implant-supported restorations with a transepithelial component compared to direct implant-supported restoration. It was carried out using the finite element method (FEM) and was experimentally validated. The results showed that in the case of transepithelial-supported restoration, the prosthetic screw mounted over the transepithelial component suffered higher stress than the one screwed directly into the implant. After applying a cyclic fatigue load, it was experimentally proven that, in the transepithelial-supported restorations, the fuse changed from being the screw that went into the implant to being the upper one. In conclusion, we can state that the use of an intermediate abutment in dental restoration not only provides better protection for the rest of the dental restoration but also allows for easier repair in the event of a fracture. This can potentially lead to more efficient procedures and improved patient outcomes. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advancements in Prosthodontics: Exploring Innovations in Rehabilitation Medicine)
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Comparison between Bone-Level and Tissue-Level Implants in Immediate-Loading Full-Arch Rehabilitations: A Retrospective Multi-Center 1-Year Follow-Up Study
by Francesco Pera, Massimo Carossa, Francesco Bagnasco, Armando Crupi, Giulia Ambrogio, Gaetano Isola, Maria Menini and Paolo Pesce
Prosthesis 2023, 5(4), 1301-1311; https://doi.org/10.3390/prosthesis5040089 - 30 Nov 2023
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The objective of the present retrospective multi-center study was to analyze the outcomes of bone-level (BL) implants and tissue-level (TL) implants in immediate-loading full-arch rehabilitations. Patients who were previously rehabilitated with full-arch immediate-loading rehabilitations with either BL or TL implants were considered. Data [...] Read more.
The objective of the present retrospective multi-center study was to analyze the outcomes of bone-level (BL) implants and tissue-level (TL) implants in immediate-loading full-arch rehabilitations. Patients who were previously rehabilitated with full-arch immediate-loading rehabilitations with either BL or TL implants were considered. Data regarding implant survival rate, marginal bone loss (MBL), peri-implant probing depth (PPD), plaque index (PI), and bleeding on probing (BOP) were recorded, and the 1-year follow-up data were statistically analyzed between the two groups. In total, 38 patients were evaluated for a total implant number of 156 (n = 80 TL implants and n = 76 BL implants). An implant survival rate of 97.37% was recoded for the BL group while an implant survival rate of 100% was noted for the TL group. A total MBL of 1.324 ± 0.64 mm was recorded for BL implants, while a total MBL of 1.194 ± 0.30 mm was recorded for TL implants. A statistically significant difference was highlighted regarding MBL at the mesial aspect (p = 0.01552) of the implants, with BL implants presenting with higher MBL. Within the range of acceptable healthy values, a statistically significant difference was also highlighted regarding BOP (p < 0.00001), with TL implants presenting higher values. No statistically significant difference (p > 0.05) was recorded for any of the other variables analyzed. Within the limitations of the present retrospective study, both TL and BL implants seem to provide good clinical outcomes after a 12-month observational period when employed in immediate-loading full-arch rehabilitation. Full article
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Clinical Protocol for Implant-Assisted Partial Removable Dental Prostheses in Kennedy Class I: A Case Report
by Irina Karakas-Stupar, Lucia K. Zaugg, Nicola U. Zitzmann, Tim Joda, Stefan Wolfart and Taskin Tuna
Prosthesis 2023, 5(4), 1002-1010; https://doi.org/10.3390/prosthesis5040069 - 27 Sep 2023
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Patients with Kennedy Class I are usually treated with clasp-retained removable partial dentures (RPDs) as the prosthetic gold standard. For additional stabilization of the RPD, clinicians are often confronted with the question of secondary implant placement, which requires the fabrication of new prostheses. [...] Read more.
Patients with Kennedy Class I are usually treated with clasp-retained removable partial dentures (RPDs) as the prosthetic gold standard. For additional stabilization of the RPD, clinicians are often confronted with the question of secondary implant placement, which requires the fabrication of new prostheses. This case report is part of an ongoing multi-center randomized controlled study (RCT) investigating conventional RPDs without and with supplementary implants. A design of the RPD framework, including matrix housings, is crucial to enable subsequent implant retention or support. Ultra-short implants (Straumann TL 4.1 × 4 mm) offer the opportunity for additional support and retention in the edentulous posterior region, where bone availability is often reduced. This future-oriented and minimally invasive approach with virtual treatment planning and guided implant surgery offers the possibility of simplified functional and cost-effective aftercare. Full article
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