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Advanced Technologies in Orthodontic Treatment and Multidisciplinary Dentistry

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 November 2025 | Viewed by 2191

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Alfonso Alvarado Lorenzo

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Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Salamanca, Calle Alfonso X El Sabio s/n, 37008 Salamanca, Spain
Interests: orthodontics; periodontics; oral surgery; orthognatic surgery; quality of life; bibliometrics; esthetic dentistry; dentofacial orthopedics; evidence based dentistry; digital workflow; computer-aided design; computer-aided manufacturing
Dr. Daniele Garcovich

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Department of Dentistry, European University of Valencia, Paseo de la Alameda 7, 46023 Valencia, Spain
Interests: orthodontics; periodontics; quality of life; bibliometrics; facial anomalies; esthetic dentistry; skeletal anchorage; dentofacial orthopedics; evidence based dentistry; digital radiography; digital workflow; computer-aided design; computer-aided manufacturing
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, titled "Advanced Technologies in Orthodontic Treatment and Multidisciplinary Dentistry", aims to showcase the latest innovations and research in the field of orthodontics and its integration with various dental specialties. As the demand for more efficient, precise, and less invasive treatments grows, advanced technologies such as 3D imaging, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing orthodontic procedures and outcomes. This issue seeks to explore how these technologies not only enhance orthodontic treatment but also facilitate a more holistic, multidisciplinary approach to dental care. Contributions are invited from research that addresses technological advancements, clinical outcomes, patient experiences, and integration challenges. The goal is to provide a comprehensive view of the current trends and future directions in orthodontic technology and its role in broader dental practice, ultimately improving patient care and treatment efficiency. By highlighting pioneering work and interdisciplinary collaborations, this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for dental professionals and researchers alike, inspiring further innovation and advancement in the field.

Dr. Alfonso Alvarado Lorenzo
Dr. Daniele Garcovich
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • orthodontic technology
  • multidisciplinary dentistry
  • 3D imaging in orthodontics
  • CAD/CAM dentistry
  • robotics in dental treatments
  • artificial intelligence in orthodontics
  • clinical outcomes of technological advances
  • patient-centered care in dentistry
  • integration of dental technologies
  • future trends in orthodontic treatments

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Prevalence of Palatally Displaced Canines and Their Association with Dental and Skeletal Anomalies: A Retrospective Study
by Alicia Martínez-González, María Elena Montes-Díaz, Nuria Esther Gallardo-López, Pedro Colino-Gallardo, Laura Criado-Pérez and Alfonso Alvarado-Lorenzo
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(11), 5862; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15115862 - 23 May 2025
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Maxillary canines have a vital importance in the dental arches, both esthetically and functionally. They are the second most frequently impacted teeth, with palatal impaction being the most common. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of palatally displaced canines [...] Read more.
Maxillary canines have a vital importance in the dental arches, both esthetically and functionally. They are the second most frequently impacted teeth, with palatal impaction being the most common. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of palatally displaced canines (PDC) and their association with dental and skeletal anomalies. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 68 patients. A panoramic and a lateral cephalometric radiograph were performed to determine impaction type and patients’ dental and skeletal characteristics. The analysis grouped all PDC cases together and then subdivided them by location (right, left, or bilateral impaction). The most frequent PDC was right-side impaction. When all cases were grouped together, patients showed no family history of PDC (p < 0.05) or presence of dental anomalies (p < 0.05). No relation to skeletal class was observed, but a normodivergent growth pattern did show an association (p < 0.05). When different PDC types were analyzed separately, we observed a relationship with dental midline deviation (F = 17.04, p < 0.05), family history of PDC (F = 12.56, p < 0.05), and lateral incisors anomalies (F = 9.58, p < 0.05). Therefore, an association was found between PDC and dental anomalies when the types of impaction were analyzed separately and with the growth pattern when PDC cases were grouped together. Full article
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Efficacy of Invasive and Non-Invasive Methods in Orthodontic Tooth Movement Acceleration: A Systematic Review
by Laura Castillo-Montaño, Pedro Colino-Gallardo, Hugo Baptista-Sanchez, Isabel Drewling, Mario Alvarado-Lorenzo, Laura Antonio-Zancajo and Carlos Colino-Paniagua
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(22), 10700; https://doi.org/10.3390/app142210700 - 19 Nov 2024
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Objective: The aim of this review was to evaluate the currently available scientific evidence on the efficacy of different methods as accelerators of tooth movement during orthodontic treatment: corticotomies, piezocision, micro-osteoperforations (MOP), photobiomodulation (LLLT and LED laser) and microvibrations. Search Methods: A comprehensive [...] Read more.
Objective: The aim of this review was to evaluate the currently available scientific evidence on the efficacy of different methods as accelerators of tooth movement during orthodontic treatment: corticotomies, piezocision, micro-osteoperforations (MOP), photobiomodulation (LLLT and LED laser) and microvibrations. Search Methods: A comprehensive search was performed in the PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus and Medline databases in May 2024. Selection Criteria: We selected randomized controlled trials based on acceleration of tooth movement during orthodontic treatment. Articles that were not randomized controlled trials (RCTs), were not published in the last ten years or corresponded to animal trials as well as those dealing with orthognathic surgery, distraction osteogenesis, electric currents, pulsed electric fields and pharmacological approaches were excluded. Results: Twenty-three studies were included in this review. All trials show accelerated tooth movement after low-level laser application, and seven studies support the efficacy of surgically assisted orthodontic treatment with corticotomies, piezocision or MOP. No article indicates statistically significant differences between the application of microvibration during orthodontic treatment and conventional treatment. No negative effects on the periodontium, loss of dental vitality or serious root resorption were reported in any publication, except in a study carried out with MOP (with an increase in root resorption). Conclusions: There is some evidence that low-level laser therapy and surgical methods are effective techniques in accelerating tooth movement during orthodontic treatment, while the evidence is very weak for vibration. Full article
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