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Advanced Studies in Orthodontics, 2nd Edition

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: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 348

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Interests: prevention of malocclusion; dental anomalies; Marfan synfrome; OSAS; clear aligners
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Dear Colleagues,

Orthodontics is a continuously evolving branch of dental science.

Digital treatment planning, clear aligners, AI, and 3D evaluation during the diagnostic process constitute just a few of the topics that have undergone rapid expansion in recent years. It is essential to stay up to date on the most recent progress in orthodontics to remain educated about the available diagnostic methods and treatment options.

Indeed, it is important to publish research papers to explain the latest news on studies, data, and results to our colleagues in the field.

In light of this, I am delighted to introduce this Special Issue “Advanced Studies in Orthodontics,” which will provide us with the opportunity to expand our knowledge, showcase results, and reveal new concepts about orthodontic clinical practice and basic research.

I look forward to receiving your submissions.

Dr. Giuseppina Laganà
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • orthodontics
  • dental digital treatment
  • dental science

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Multi-Element Ion Release from Stainless Steel and Nickel–Titanium Orthodontic Archwires in Neutral and Fluoride-Containing Artificial Saliva: A Factorial In Vitro ICP-OES Study
by Marcin Mikulewicz, Edward Kijak, Katarzyna Skośkiewicz-Malinowska and Katarzyna Chojnacka
Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(10), 4778; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16104778 - 11 May 2026
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Background: Corrosion of orthodontic archwires raises biocompatibility concerns; yet, comparative multi-element data across manufacturers remain scarce. Methods: Ni, Cr, Fe, and Ti release was quantified by ICP-OES from SS and NiTi rectangular archwires (0.43 × 0.64 mm) from four manufacturers (Ormco, 3M Unitek, [...] Read more.
Background: Corrosion of orthodontic archwires raises biocompatibility concerns; yet, comparative multi-element data across manufacturers remain scarce. Methods: Ni, Cr, Fe, and Ti release was quantified by ICP-OES from SS and NiTi rectangular archwires (0.43 × 0.64 mm) from four manufacturers (Ormco, 3M Unitek, Dentaurum, and American Orthodontics) and immersed in artificial saliva (pH~7.0) and fluoride-containing saliva (+0.05% NaF) at six time points (days 1–35). Release was normalised to wire mass (mg g−1). Non-parametric tests were applied. Results: NiTi wires released significantly more Ni than SS wires in +NaF at all time points (p = 0.029). An exploratory manufacturer effect on Ni release from NiTi was detected (Kruskal–Wallis H = 12.99, p = 0.005); American Orthodontics exceeded Dentaurum and Ormco. Ormco SS released ~3-fold more Fe than other SS wires (H = 13.68, p = 0.003). Ti was detectable exclusively in NiTi wires in +NaF; all specimens were below LOQ in pH~7.0. Cr release was uniformly low (0.017–0.023 mg g−1). Conclusions: Manufacturer identity influences Ni and Fe release independently of alloy type. Fluoride selectively disrupts the NiTi passive film. These exploratory findings, derived from a single-specimen pilot design, may inform clinical material selection in nickel-sensitive patients pending replication. Full article
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