OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Excellence in Dental Care through Scholarly Contributions
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Restorative Materials Research:
Focuses on the development and evaluation of various restorative materials, including composites, ceramics, and glass ionomers, assessing their mechanical, optical, and biological properties. - Clinical Techniques and Protocols:
Explores evidence-based clinical techniques for restorative procedures, including minimally invasive approaches and the use of digital technologies in dentistry. - Adhesive Dentistry:
Investigates adhesion mechanisms and bonding strategies for different substrates, including enamel and dentin, to improve the longevity and effectiveness of restorations. - Therapeutic Interventions:
Examines the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions, including bleaching techniques, pulp capping materials, and desensitizing agents, to enhance patient outcomes. - Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses:
Encourages comprehensive reviews that synthesize existing research to provide insights into best practices and emerging trends in operative dentistry. - Clinical Outcomes and Longitudinal Studies:
Focuses on the clinical performance of restorative materials and techniques over time, including long-term studies that inform practitioners about the durability and effectiveness of treatments.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Dentistry and CAD/CAM Technologies:
An increasing number of studies focus on digital workflows and CAD/CAM technologies, highlighting their role in enhancing precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes in restorative procedures. - Biomaterials and Bioactive Restoratives:
Research is trending towards bioactive materials that promote remineralization and enhance the biological response of dental tissues, reflecting a growing interest in materials that support natural tooth structure. - Minimally Invasive Dentistry:
There is a significant focus on minimally invasive techniques that prioritize preservation of healthy tooth structure, with studies exploring new protocols and materials that align with this philosophy. - Patient-Centered Care and Outcomes Research:
Emerging themes include patient-centered approaches, emphasizing the importance of patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction in restorative dentistry. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Research increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary methods, combining insights from various fields such as materials science, biology, and digital technology to advance operative dentistry.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Amalgam Restorations:
Research on amalgam restorations has decreased as newer materials such as composites and glass ionomers gain popularity due to aesthetic and environmental concerns. - Conventional Bleaching Techniques:
Interest in conventional tooth bleaching methods appears to be waning, likely due to the rise of more innovative and less invasive options, such as at-home or combined bleaching regimens. - Invasive Restorative Techniques:
The trend towards minimally invasive dentistry has led to a decline in research focused on invasive restorative techniques, as practitioners increasingly seek to preserve tooth structure. - Metal-based Restorative Materials:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies centered on metal-based materials, as the field shifts towards more biocompatible and esthetically pleasing alternatives. - Comparative Studies of Older Materials:
Research comparing older restorative materials is declining, as the focus shifts towards novel materials and innovative techniques that provide better clinical outcomes.
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