New Challenges in Diagnosis, Planning and Treatment Approaches of Orthodontic Therapy

Dear Colleagues,

The latest advancements in diagnosis, planning and treatment approaches of orthodontic therapy based on novel radiodiagnostic devices, planning software and therapeutic procedures have led to a safer and more predictable outcome of orthodontic treatments. Specifically, the development of cone-beam computed tomography, advanced planning software and digital impressions with intraoral scanners have improved the prognosis of orthodontic treatments and reduced the incidence of intraoperative complications with clear aligners, novel alloying materials and indirect bonding techniques applied to the fixed appliance therapies or temporarily anchored devices with orthodontic miniscrews. However, further knowledge on these recent developments is required to have a greater control over the outcomes of orthodontic therapy.

We request all scholars engaged in state-of-the-art research involving any aspect of orthodontic therapy to contribute to this Special Issue.

Dr. Álvaro Zubizarreta-Macho
Guest Editor

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