Innovative Materials and Technologies in Paediatric Orthodontics: Quality of Life beyond Digital
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2024 | Viewed by 133
Special Issue Editors
2. Digital Paediatric Dentistry, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
3. Private Practice, 21100 Varese, Italy
Interests: digital ortho paediatric dentistry
Interests: oral surgery; implant dentistry; restorative dentistry; AI; systematic reviews; 3D imaging; computed tomography
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Dear Colleagues,
Pediatric orthodontics are evolving towards increasingly custom needs with the aim of obtaining even more predictable results in accordance with the best possible quality of life for our young patients and their families, thus configuring a paradigm shift towards orthodontic pediatrics. This progress cannot ignore the technology available, including artificial intelligence, which must be democratic and easy for everyone for it to be deemed innovation. Meanwhile, we must start by abandoning the term CAD-CAM and replacing it with CAD-CAT (computer-aided design—computer-aided technofacturing), which better describes the completely digital procedures that the latest generation devices can be created with. Evaluation of the average collaboration between children and the use of "Self" or pre-programmed orthodontic devices has led researchers in the orthodontics field to explore a horizon, wherein the protagonists are the new technopolymers. In cases of allergy or hypersensitivity to metals or for specific diseases (such as epilepsy, autism, or vascular problems), which may require periodic or emergency magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cranial district, it may not be possible to use fixed traditional and metal appliance retainers (“special needs” patients). In this scenario, the quality of life and comfort of the child and family go beyond digital considerations
Dr. Matteo Beretta
Dr. Domenico Dalessandri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intraoral scan
- face scan
- CBCT
- artificial intelligence
- peek
- PA12
- graphy
- CAD-CAT
- technopolymers
- quality of life
