Accelerated Orthodontics: The Modern Innovations in Orthodontics
A special issue of Dentistry Journal (ISSN 2304-6767).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 546
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Interests: biomaterials; orthodontics; prosthodontics; bonding
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Dear Colleagues,
One of the main constraints of orthodontic treatment is its long duration. The number of scientific publications on the topic of accelerating orthodontic treatment in order to reduce treatment time (by stimulating bone remodeling and tooth movement) has increased in recent years.
Several procedures are used to achieve this, such as the following:
- Surgical methods (corticotomy, piezocision, microsteoperforation);
- Physical and mechanical stimulation methods (laser, vibration, and photobiostimulation);
- Local or systemic drugs (vitamin D, local prostaglandin injections, and interleukin).
The above-mentioned methods have many advantages, such as the following:
- Reduction in treatment time (30–60%);
- Reduced risk of root resorption and caries;
- Improved patient compliance and satisfaction (less discomfort compared to traditional methods).
Research shows mixed results—strongest evidence exists for surgical methods; moderate evidence exists for vibration devices; and limited evidence exists for photobiostimulation.
The future directions of these methods are gene therapy for bone remodelling, personalized acceleration protocols based on biomarkers; and smart materials with programmed tooth movement.
Accelerated orthodontics represents a significant shift in orthodontic practice, offering patients faster results with comparable stability to traditional methods when correctly employed. However, long-term prospective studies should be carried out to assess the stability of these results and long-term effects on the periodontium with good periodontal tolerance and teeth vitality.
Dr. Fabienne Jordana
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- orthodontics
- acceleration
- tooth movement
- treatment time
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