Current Trends in Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: orthodontics; malocclusion; cephalometry; diagnostic imaging; temporomandibular joint disorders
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Orthodontics is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by innovations in diagnostic imaging, digital technologies, biomechanics, and patient-centered treatment planning. The integration of 3D imaging, artificial intelligence, and advanced biomaterials is reshaping how clinicians evaluate craniofacial growth and design personalized therapies. At the same time, there is a growing focus on early diagnosis in children and adolescents, interdisciplinary collaboration, temporomandibular disorder (TMD) assessment, and the long-term stability of outcomes.
This Special Issue, “Current Trends in Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment”, will bring together cutting-edge research and clinical perspectives on the future of orthodontics. We welcome contributions addressing innovative diagnostic approaches, digital workflows, advances in aligner and fixed appliance therapy, the interdisciplinary management of complex cases, temporomandibular disorders in orthodontics, and outcome-based evaluation. Original research, review articles, and comparative studies are all encouraged. Our aim is to create a platform that bridges research and clinical practice, highlighting how technological and conceptual advances can enhance patient care and quality of life.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advances in 3D imaging and digital orthodontics;
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in diagnosis and treatment planning;
- Early diagnosis and management in growing patients;
- Clear aligner therapy—biomechanics, indications, and outcomes;
- Novel biomaterials and customized appliances;
- Temporomandibular disorders—diagnosis, management, and orthodontic implications;
- Interdisciplinary treatment approaches (surgical, periodontal, restorative);
- Patient-reported outcomes and quality of life in orthodontics;
- Long-term stability and retention strategies;
- Precision medicine and individualized orthodontic care.
Dr. Adriana De Stefano
Prof. Dr. Gabriella Galluccio
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- orthodontics
- orthodontic appliances
- malocclusion
- cephalometry
- diagnostic imaging
- models
- dental
- artificial intelligence
- dental materials
- temporomandibular joint disorders
- interdisciplinary communication
- treatment outcome
- quality of life
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