Orthodontic Treatment: Materials, Technologies and Applications
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: 10 June 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in materials science and digital technology have profoundly transformed orthodontic treatment. This Special Issue, “Orthodontic Treatment: Materials, Technologies and Applications”, invites authors to submit original and review papers that explore innovations in orthodontic materials, appliance design, digital workflows, and clinical applications. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of advanced materials, such as aligner materials and shape-memory materials with emerging digital tools, including artificial intelligence, finite element analysis, 3D printing, and augmented-reality–assisted diagnosis and treatment planning. Studies addressing biomechanical optimization, aligner mechanics, mini-implant biomechanics, and patient-specific appliance fabrication are particularly welcome. Moreover, interdisciplinary approaches that connect materials science, digital dentistry, and clinical orthodontics will be highlighted to provide a comprehensive overview of current and future research directions. Through this Special Issue, we aim to foster collaboration among clinicians, engineers, and researchers, contributing to more efficient, predictable, and patient-centered orthodontic treatments.
Prof. Dr. Sung-Hoon Lim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- orthodontic materials
- digital orthodontics
- biomechanics
- aligners
- 3D printing
- mini-implant
- AI-assisted diagnosis
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