Orthodontics: Advanced Techniques, Methods and Materials

Dear Colleagues,

We are experiencing a period of great technological advancement in the context of modern orthodontics. The introduction of new materials and associated techniques hint at the possibility of advancing the classical limits of orthodontic treatments. However, the introduction of such materials and techniques is often not accompanied by real experimentation with them. The laws of the market dominate the introduction of new products without large-scale experimentation on their effects over time. From this point of view, there is a need to fill the gap produced by corporate pressure with rigorous testing of the effects produced over time by these modern technologies that promise to increase the success of orthodontic treatments on both adult and adolescent patients. This Special Issue aims to present the innovative technology used in daily orthodontic practice with a critical appraisal to define the benefits and limits of the proposed technology itself.

In this Special Issue, original research articles, short communications, and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following: digital orthodontics, miniscrew-supported treatment, cone beam computed tomography application in orthodontics, and clinical treatments in adult orthodontic patients.

I look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Gabriele Di Carlo
Dr. Matteo Saccucci
Guest Editors

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