Handbook of Intelligent and Sustainable Smart Dentistry. Nature and Bio-Inspired Approaches, Processes, Materials, and Manufacturing

With the exponential growth of science and technology, the delivery of dental care has shifted from conventional methods to intelligent techniques. In addition to adapting intelligent techniques, sustainable dental practice is of the utmost importance. Eco-friendly dentistry, sustainable dentistry, or green dentistry are approaches that reduce the environmental impact of dental practice and help safeguard planetary and community well-being. This handbook provides the latest and most comprehensive evidence-based guidance on intelligent and sustainable approaches in dentistry.

Handbook of Intelligent and Sustainable Smart Dentistry: Nature and Bio-Inspired Approaches, Processes, Materials, and Manufacturing highlights how Dentistry 4.0 has come to the rescue after COVID-19 and how it has helped in providing needed e-healthcare. This handbook bridges the gap between research and development in the field of smart dentistry for professionals and clinicians. Intelligent materials, equipment, instrumentation, and the latest behavior management techniques and how these techniques provide superior care and treatment to society are explored in detail. The scope of nature-inspired techniques and procession, along with green solutions, are also discussed in this one-of-a-kind handbook.

This valuable handbook is a single-stop solution for practitioners, researchers, scholars, students, academicians, and clinicians interested in updating their knowledge on intelligent and sustainable dentistry. The handbook will bestow the readers with not only theoretical knowledge but will equip them with clinical skills as well.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Internet of Things: A New Perspective to Digital Dentistry

Nisha Sharma, Prakash Chandra Gupta, Priyanka Mishra, and Kalpana

Chapter 2 Intelligent Prosthodontics, Intelligent Implantology, Intelligent Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Sujata Pandey and Reena Mittal

Chapter 3 Cryotherapy: A New Paragon in the Field of Endodontics

Sanjoli Jain and Mamta Singla

Chapter 4 Design and FEA Analysis of Customized Temporomandibular Joint Implant

Deepak Sharma

Chapter 5 Latest Intelligent and Sustainable Materials for Dental Application

Lakhloufi Soraya, Labjar Najoua, Labjar Houda, Serghini-Idrissi Malika, and El Hajjaji Souad

Chapter 6 Recent Advances in Sintering Techniques in Dental Ceramics

Sivaranjani Gali

Chapter 7 Navigating Endodontic Irrigants: Applications and Advancements for Successful Root Canal Therapy

Ashtha Arya, Gourav Thapak, and Sapana

Chapter 8 Recent Advances in Newer Generation Composite Resin

Imen Gnaba, Kawthar Bel Haj Salah, Firas Chtioui, Mouadh Selmi, Roua Habachi, Wided Askri, and Hayet Hajjami v

Chapter 9 Materials for Tissue Engineering and Their Applications in Dentistry

Subrata Mondal

Chapter 10 Use of Bioinspired and Nanostructured Materials from Nature in Dentistry

Deepak Kumar Panda and Monalisa Mishra

Chapter 11 Dentistry 4.0’s Role in COVID-19: Telemedicine and Online Education

K.R. Padma and K.R. Don

Chapter 12 The Era of Telemedicine: Current Applications

Deepika Dahiya, Manisha Khanna, Namrata Dogra, and Archana Jaglan

Chapter 13 Virtual Reality Distraction as an Effective and Intelligent Tool for Effective Behaviour Management

Shruti Sharma

Chapter 14 Sustainable and Innovative Techniques for Improving Dental Health: Towards Effective Behavior Management

Lakhloufi Soraya, Labjar Najoua, Labjar Houda, and El Hajjaji Souad

Chapter 15 A Mobile Application for Malocclusion Classification and Segmentation in Dental Images Using a Deep Learning Ensemble

Sanya Sinha and Nilay Gupta

Chapter 16 Doctor’s Assistive System Using Augmented Reality Glass

A. Reethika, P. Kanaga Priya, and M.S. Cholaathiraj