Unraveling the Properties of Tooth Adhesive Interfaces for the Benefit of the Longevity of Restorations

Dear Colleagues,

Hoping to find that everyone is safe and in good health, we are delighted to invite you to submit a manuscript to our Special Issue on “Unraveling the Properties of Tooth Adhesive Interfaces for the Benefit of the Longevity of Restorations”. This issue is designed to reflect the latest scientific advances, technologies, techniques, and material developments in adhesive dentistry, focusing on the properties of the tooth–material interface. The deadline to submit papers for this Special Issue is November 20, 2022.

This peer-reviewed issue aims to provide an assessment of the state-of-the-art related to the comprehension of the characterization of adhesive interface properties that will lead to successful and durable restorations. The issue will be of interest to biomaterials researchers, operative–restorative scientists, interdisciplinary investigators, practitioners, the personnel of dental material companies, and dental educators.

The long-term use of adhesive materials in the oral cavity is associated with several issues concerning biological-chemical challenges (e.g., caries and erosion); intense mechanical stress leading to wear or fracture; biocompability; esthetics, etc. The adhesive interface is considered a weak link, and it is critical to the long-term durability of resin-based dental materials. Unraveling the mysteries and properties of adhesive interfaces could benefit the restorative treatment and oral health of patients.

Dr. Monica Yamauti
Prof. Dr. Keiichi Hosaka
Prof. Dr. Laura Ceballos
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 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.