ESPECIAL INGLÉS. Científica Dental vol. 21 2024

Dear colleagues and readers of the journal Científica Dental,

At Científica Dental, we are proud to publish this issue in English, dedicated to our 2024 annual awards, which aim to recognize and highlight the research excellence, clinical quality, and commitment to scientific dissemination of the professionals who share their clinical work and experiences with us.

This issue includes the best papers published in 2024, in the categories of best scientific article, clinical case, and best publication by a new author. A total of six papers are presented, which are the finalists of the previous categories.

In the Best Scientific Article category, the first prize was awarded to the work titled «Correlation between the presence of sleep apnea and prosthetic and implant fractures», authored by E. Anitua. This publication represents a valuable contribution to the identification of clinical risk factors and their management through mandibular advancement devices. The second prize went to the study «From mild COVID to persistent syndrome: comprehensive evaluation of oral health», developed by Sánchez Fernández S. et al., rigorously addressing the oral effects of persistent COVID from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Regarding the Best Clinical Case, the first prize was awarded to the work of Beca Campoy T. and his team, who document the use of the autologous tooth as biomaterial in a lateral access maxillary sinus lift, with a clinical, radiographic and histomorphometric follow-up at six months post-loading. The second prize went to Quispe López N. et al. for the presentation of a complex clinical case with a surgical and restorative approach in the aesthetic area, evaluated by volumetric analysis after de-epithelialized connective tissue graft.

Finally, in the Best First Publication category, the first prize went to Jiménez Pascual S. et al. for their review on pulp regeneration and revitalization in immature permanent teeth. The second prize went to Ouazzani Touhami M. and his work group for their review on osteonecrosis in the jaw and/or maxilla in patients treated with monoclonal antibodies.

From the management and editorial committee, we would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to the authors who have been awarded prizes, as well as to all participants. The quality of the papers presented this year reaffirms our authors’ commitment to research and professional excellence.

Hoping you enjoy your long-awaited vacation. We wish you a happy summer.