Orthodontic Treatment: Current State and Future Possibilities

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce the call for submissions for our upcoming Special Issue titled "Orthodontic Treatment: Current State and Future Possibilities".

Orthodontic treatment continues to evolve rapidly, with advancements in technology and techniques shaping the field's current landscape and offering promising prospects for the future. This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research contributions that delve into various aspects of orthodontic treatment, spanning from the present state to the potential future directions.

We welcome submissions that explore a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following:

• Innovations in orthodontic materials and appliances;
• Emerging techniques for diagnosis and treatment planning;
• Clinical outcomes and the long-term stability of orthodontic interventions;
• Interdisciplinary approaches in orthodontic treatment;
• Patient-centered perspectives and quality of life outcomes;
• Technological advancements and their impact on orthodontic practice.

Both original research articles and comprehensive review papers are encouraged, providing insights into the current status quo of orthodontic treatment and shedding light on the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

We are looking forward to receiving your contributions and fostering meaningful discussions within the orthodontic community.

Dr. Simone Parrini
Dr. Gabriele Rossini
Prof. Dr. Andrea Deregibus
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Applied Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

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