Biomaterials Journal

Antibacterial agents in dentistry: A Mini-Review

Tamer Hamdy — 2025-10-31

Antibacterial agents are essential in today's dentistry, helping to prevent and manage oral infections that could jeopardize dental treatments and overall health. This review highlights the various mechanisms, applications, and the latest advancements in antibacterial agents used in dental practices, focusing on chemical, mechanical, and biological methods for managing biofilms.

Digital Dentistry: Advances, Clinical Implications, and Future Perspectives — A Mini Review

Rasha Abdelraouf — 2025-10-31

Digital dentistry is all about bringing together cutting-edge technologies like computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), intraoral scanners, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI), and computer-assisted implant surgery into seamless clinical workflows. The goal? To boost accuracy, cut down on treatment time, enhance the patient experience, and back up decisions with solid evidence. This mini-review dives into the latest applications, the science behind them, their clinical importance backed by outcome data, and what the future might hold for this exciting field. Notable advancements include better accuracy in full-arch intraoral scanning, proven advantages of both milled and printed complete dentures, and increasing evidence that AI can rival or even surpass traditional methods for detecting cavities in radiographs. Plus, computer-assisted implant surgery—whether it’s static guides, dynamic navigation, or the latest robotic systems—continues to show impressive placement accuracy and at least comparable clinical outcomes to traditional freehand techniques.

An Evaluation of Libyan Dentists' Perceptions, Concerns, and Attitudes Toward the Use of CBCT Imaging in Dental Implant Procedures

Faisal Alabeidi — 2025-10-31

Background: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) playing a critical role in presurgical planning, especially in the discipline of dental implantology. It provides high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging, essential for assessing bone volume, anatomical landmarks, and implant site morphology. Despite its clinical benefits, adoption may be hindered by concerns over radiation dose, cost, accessibility, and specialized training. Limited data exist on Libyan dentists' perspectives on CBCT usage. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the perceptions, concerns, and attitudes of Libyan dentists and specialists regarding CBCT in dental implant procedures. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of Libyan dentists involved in implant procedures. An electronic questionnaire with 22 multiple-choice questions was distributed to 103 participants via social media and email. Results: Seventy-one percent of participants had used CBCT. Of these, 51.5% used it "Often" (16.5%) or "Always" (35%). The primary benefits identified were precise treatment planning (38%) and improved diagnostic accuracy (23%). The main concerns were cost (44%) and availability (28%). Despite these concerns, 96% were likely to recommend CBCT, and 95% believed that dental schools should include CBCT training. The most influential factor in CBCT use was case complexity (58%).