Early Interceptive Treatment of Oral Disorders: Protective Mechanisms and Future Perspectives
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: periodontics; periodontal disease; gingivitis; non-surgical treatment
Interests: palatal split; MARPE; cortico-puncture; orthodontics; orthodontic miniscrew; palatal expansion; CBCT; MSE
Interests: oral medicine; oral surgical pathology; laser application in oral surgical pathology; implant rehabilitation of oncologic patients or those affected by oral mucosa/jaw diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oral disorders encompass varied conditions affecting teeth and surrounding tissues and represent a multifaceted aspect of overall health in children and adults. They involve various physiological and psychological processes; therefore, this Special Issue will elucidate the intricate interplay between the protective mechanisms of the body and oral disorders, such as hypo-mineralization, early childhood decay and even white spot lesions. Recent research suggests a bidirectional relationship between these, and understanding this relationship has important clinical implications. Healthcare providers should consider that comprehensive treatment strategies may yield more effective outcomes. Collaborative efforts between researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals are essential for advancing our understanding of this intricate interplay and enhance patient care. We invite you to contribute a research paper or review to this Special Issue.
We are soliciting the following paper types: original research; systematic review; narrative review; literature review.
Dr. Alexandru Vlasa
Dr. Anamaria Bud
Dr. Massimo Corsalini
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- early childhood decay
- hypo-mineralization
- white spot lesions
- early interceptive treatment
- early orthodontics
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