applsci-logo

Journal Browser

Journal Browser

Advanced Studies in Orthodontics

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 December 2025 | Viewed by 2362

Special Issue Editor


E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Department of Life Sciences, Health and Healthcare Professions, Link Campus University, 00165 Rome, Italy
Interests: prevention of malocclusion; dental anomalies; Marfan synfrome; OSAS; clear aligners
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Orthodontics is a dental science that is continuously evolving.

Digital treatment planning, clear aligners, AI, and 3D evaluation during the diagnostic process constitute only a few of the topics that have been growing quickly in recent years. Remaining updated about progress in orthodontics is essential in being well educated about diagnostic methods and treatment options.

Indeed, I think that it is important to publish research papers that are useful for explaining news on studies, data, and results to colleagues in the field.

Furthermore, I am very pleased to introduce this Special Issue “Advanced Studies in Orthodontics”: it represents a great opportunity to expand knowledge, results, and new concepts about orthodontic clinical practice and basic research.

Feel free to send your research papers to the Special Issue. It is as a special professional opportunity!

Dr. Giuseppina Laganà
Guest Editor

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.

Keywords

  • orthodontics
  • dental digital treatment
  • dental science

Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue

  • Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
  • Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
  • Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
  • External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
  • e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.

Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.

Published Papers (2 papers)

Order results
Result details
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:

Research

12 pages, 3061 KiB  
Article
A New Method for 3D Dental Records Related to Orthopedic Treatments: The Hemimaxillary Plane Reference System and Its Clinical Implications
by Lara Iannotti, Marco Serafin and Alberto Caprioglio
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(23), 11132; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142311132 - 29 Nov 2024
Viewed by 632
Abstract
The purpose of this explementary method study was to demonstrate, within the hemimaxillary, the three-dimensional skeletal and dental displacements of upper permanent first molars in patients undergoing rapid maxillary expansion (RME) with anchorage on deciduous teeth or paramedian miniscrews. Five post-treatment cases were [...] Read more.
The purpose of this explementary method study was to demonstrate, within the hemimaxillary, the three-dimensional skeletal and dental displacements of upper permanent first molars in patients undergoing rapid maxillary expansion (RME) with anchorage on deciduous teeth or paramedian miniscrews. Five post-treatment cases were analyzed on frontal and axial views before (T0) and after expansion (T1), adopting a new hemimaxillary reference system. Three-dimensional landmarks were selected to evaluate molar changes; buccal tipping and rotation were calculated, in addition to intermolar angle, molar angle of rotation, and orthopedic expansion angles. The origins (dental and/or orthopedic) of molar displacements were investigated by alternate interior angle demonstration according to the parallel lines theorem. Through inverse geometric functions of right triangles, it was possible to determine theoretical-experimental forms to calculate angles from periapical radiographs taken at T1. These findings have significant clinical implications, enabling the assessment of treatment outcomes while adhering to radioprotection principles. Reproducible formulas enable the calculation of expansion angles without CBCT. For RME to allow clinical improvement, molar rotation and intermolar angles at T1 should be less than the difference between the respective angles at T0 and the orthopedic expansion angle. This method provides a reproducible, radiation-efficient method to assess maxillary changes, enhancing treatment precision in orthodontics. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Studies in Orthodontics)
Show Figures

Figure 1

10 pages, 1760 KiB  
Article
Risk of Maxillary Canine Impaction in Pediatric Patients with Maxillary Constriction: Retrospective Study on Panoramic Dental Images
by Anna Alessandri-Bonetti, Federica Guglielmi, Giovanni Foti, Linda Sangalli and Patrizia Gallenzi
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(22), 10182; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142210182 - 6 Nov 2024
Viewed by 1173
Abstract
The maxillary canine is the second most commonly impacted tooth after the maxillary third molar. Identifying risk factors for impaction is crucial for timely intervention; panoramic radiographs are particularly valuable for screening and identification purposes. This study aims to explore the association between [...] Read more.
The maxillary canine is the second most commonly impacted tooth after the maxillary third molar. Identifying risk factors for impaction is crucial for timely intervention; panoramic radiographs are particularly valuable for screening and identification purposes. This study aims to explore the association between transverse maxillary deficiency with bilateral crossbite, and the risk of maxillary canine impaction. A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted on records of pediatric patients (7–13 years old) undergoing orthodontic evaluations. Panoramic radiographs were analyzed to assess the risk of canine impaction using the sectorial method, distance from the occlusal plane, and the alpha angle. Results from 48 canines of patients with transverse maxillary deficiency and bilateral crossbite were compared to canines of sex- and age-matched patients without these malocclusions. Statistical analysis was performed by the Shapiro–Wilk test, Levene’s test, or a t-test. There were no significant differences in high-risk canine impaction between groups when considering sector classification or distance from the occlusal plane. However, the control group showed a significantly higher risk according to the alpha angle (≥25°). No overall significant difference in risk was observed, suggesting that transverse maxillary deficiency with bilateral crossbite may not increase the risk of maxillary canine impaction. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Studies in Orthodontics)
Show Figures

Figure 1

Back to TopTop