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Dental Implants: Latest Advances and Prospects

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 5032

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Dr. Bianca D’Orto

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Department of Dentistry, Dental School, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, “Vita-Salute” San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
Interests: dental material; implant
Dr. Raffaele Vinci

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1. Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
2. Department of Dentistry, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy
Interests: virtual implant; implant survival

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue delves into the multifaceted realm of dental implantology, addressing pivotal topics crucial for clinical success. It encompasses diverse areas such as the challenges and solutions associated with implants in patients with systemic pathologies, advanced surgical techniques for regenerative procedures, essential protocols for hygiene maintenance, the pivotal role of soft tissues in implant success, targeted periodontal therapies aimed at preserving implant health, precise methodologies for evaluating marginal bone loss, and an in-depth analysis of various implant connection types and their influence on both implant and prosthetic survival.

Dr. Bianca D’Orto
Dr. Raffaele Vinci
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  • dental implants
  • biomaterials
  • dental implant therapy

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Precision of Photogrammetry and Intraoral Scanning in Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation: An In Vitro Comparative Study
by João Carlos Faria, Manuel António Sampaio-Fernandes, Susana João Oliveira, Rodrigo Malheiro, João Carlos Sampaio-Fernandes and Maria Helena Figueiral
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(3), 1388; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15031388 - 29 Jan 2025
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The objective of this in vitro study is to evaluate and compare the precision of digital impressions obtained using intraoral scanners and photogrammetry devices for full-arch implant-supported oral rehabilitation. Three reference models were created with various spatial distributions of Straumann implants, according to [...] Read more.
The objective of this in vitro study is to evaluate and compare the precision of digital impressions obtained using intraoral scanners and photogrammetry devices for full-arch implant-supported oral rehabilitation. Three reference models were created with various spatial distributions of Straumann implants, according to the Caramês I Classification: (i) option A with six implants; (ii) option B with four implants; and (iii) option C with four implants. Thirty digital impressions were taken for each of the reference models: ten with the Intraoral 3Shape Trios 3 scanner, ten with the Medit i500 intraoral scanner, and ten with the PIC Dental photogrammetry device. Intra-group best-fit overlaps were performed between the virtual models obtained, and accuracy was evaluated using root mean square (RMS) values. A significance level of p = 0.05 was defined. Mean values were statistically analyzed using the Kruskal–Wallis test. All scanners studied showed high precision, with RMS values similar for each implant distribution. The PIC Dental photogrammetry device demonstrated the best results for the CCI A and B distributions, with mean values of 11.28 µm and 14.44 µm, respectively. For the CCI C distribution, the 3Shape Trios 3 scanner achieved the best result, with a mean value of 5.96 µm. Among all devices, the implant distribution showing the highest RMS values was the CCI B, with mean values between 14.44 µm and 16.96 µm. The PIC Dental device was the only method that did not exhibit statistically significant differences in RMS values across the different distributions studied, indicating that its performance is unaffected by distribution variations. No statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed in the RMS values among the three types of scanners. Overall, a smaller number of implants and closer distribution between them resulted in improved precision for digital impressions in full-arch implant rehabilitation. Full article
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Stability of the Implant–Alveolar Bone Complex According to the Peri-Implant Bone Loss and Bone Quality: A Finite Element Analysis Study
by Youngjae Yoon, Jae-Eun Kim, Eunji Kim, Soyeon Park, Inyeong Kang and Yong-Dae Kwon
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(24), 11674; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142411674 - 13 Dec 2024
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Peri-implant bone loss and bone quality significantly affect the biomechanical stability and long-term success of dental implants. This study used finite element analysis to evaluate the stress distribution and deformation behavior of implants and alveolar bone according to bone loss (0–5 mm) and [...] Read more.
Peri-implant bone loss and bone quality significantly affect the biomechanical stability and long-term success of dental implants. This study used finite element analysis to evaluate the stress distribution and deformation behavior of implants and alveolar bone according to bone loss (0–5 mm) and bone quality (normal and low). A finite element model was implemented based on a three-dimensional mandibular model. The mechanical properties of each component were assigned, and finite element analysis was performed using a static occlusal load. The results showed that progressive bone loss increased von Mises stresses in the implant fixture and surrounding bone, and low-quality bone showed a significant vulnerability to stress concentration. The 2 mm bone loss model showed the maximum stress in cortical bone, and from 3 mm onwards, the stress decreased due to extensive loss of cortical bone. This may be because extensive bone loss causes the implant to lose interface with cortical bone and contact only with cancellous bone. This study confirmed that bone loss and the vulnerability of bone quality may potentially affect implant failure. Continued research is needed to suggest customized implants based on the structural vulnerability of alveolar bone. Full article
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Crestal Sinus Lift with the Hydrodynamic Technique: Prospective Clinical Study at 3 Years Follow-Up
by Stefano Speroni, Elisabetta Polizzi, Marco Giuffrè, Luca Antonelli, Luca Coccoluto and Enrico Felice Gherlone
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(14), 6204; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14146204 - 17 Jul 2024
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Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the implant survival rate, marginal bone loss (MBL), and surgical complications in single dental implants placed in the atrophic posterior maxilla using a transcrestal sinus lift with injectable graft materials. Materials and Methods: A prospective longitudinal study [...] Read more.
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the implant survival rate, marginal bone loss (MBL), and surgical complications in single dental implants placed in the atrophic posterior maxilla using a transcrestal sinus lift with injectable graft materials. Materials and Methods: A prospective longitudinal study was conducted at IRCCS San Raffaele, Milan, Italy. Fifty-four patients with single edentulous sites and residual bone heights < 5 mm were included. A transcrestal sinus lift was performed using non-cutting drills (Cosci’s technique) and xenogenic bone graft in gel form (Gel40, Tecnoss, Italy). Follow-up visits were at 1 week, 3 and 6 months, and annually for 3 years. Results: The implant survival rate was 98.04%, with one implant lost. MBL values were 0.71 ± 0.94 mm at 6 months, 1.00 ± 0.99 mm at 1 year, 1.03 ± 1.00 mm at 2 years, and 1.02 ± 1.01 mm at 3 years. Our ANOVA showed a significant MBL increase from 6 months to 1 year (p = 0.015), with no significant changes thereafter. Minimal surgical complications were observed, each occurring in 1.85% of cases. Conclusion: Transcrestal sinus lifts with injectable graft materials demonstrate high implant survival, acceptable MBL, and minimal complications, making it a reliable option for posterior maxilla rehabilitation. Full article
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