Dental Ceramics and Restorative Materials in Prosthodontics: The New Frontier of the Digital Workflow

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the development of innovative production technologies and the advancement of restorative materials with increasingly high-performance mechanical and optical characteristics have made digital dentistry a valid clinical reality, particularly in the field of prosthodontics and in the treatment of areas with high esthetic demands. Digital tools have significantly improved both diagnostic processes (CBCT, MRI, and ultrasonography) and clinical protocols (optical impressions, CAD/CAM technologies, and 3D printing). Specifically, in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, the introduction of digital planning and previsualization software, as well as the use of intraoral scanning systems, has greatly improved communication with patients, the sharing of treatment plan objectives, and operative and psychological comfort. Furthermore, the introduction of increasingly high-performance production technologies has made it possible to manufacture prostheses entirely through a digital workflow. The implementation of advanced technologies (CAD/CAM, laser sintering, melting, and 3D printing) in daily clinical practice has received a significant push from the development of innovative restorative materials. These improvements have significantly expanded the clinical options in prosthetic rehabilitation, both for natural teeth and implants. The primary aim of this Special Issue is to collect clinical and experimental investigations about the use of the digital workflow in prosthetic rehabilitations, both tooth- and implant-supported.

Prof. Dr. Roberto Sorrentino
Prof. Dr. Fernando Zarone
Dr. Gennaro Ruggiero
Guest Editors

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• restorative materials
• digital dentistry
• prosthodontics
• prosthesis