Digital Dentistry: The Revolutionary Era in Orthodontics

Dear Colleagues,

Digital dentistry has profoundly transformed contemporary orthodontic practice, introducing enhanced precision, efficiency, and patient-centered care. The integration of advanced digital technologies—such as intraoral scanning, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), and three-dimensional (3D) printing—has redefined diagnostic and therapeutic protocols. Intraoral scanners eliminate the need for conventional impressions, improving patient comfort and generating highly accurate digital models. These digital datasets facilitate virtual treatment planning and customized appliance fabrication, particularly in the production of clear aligners and individualized brackets.

Despite these advancements, challenges persist regarding cost, standardization, and data interoperability among different digital platforms. Nevertheless, the continuous evolution of digital orthodontics promises to further enhance clinical outcomes, streamline workflow efficiency, and support evidence-based, personalized orthodontic care.

In conclusion, digital orthodontics represents a major advancement in contemporary orthodontic practice, providing a more precise, efficient, and patient-specific approach to care. The integration of advanced digital systems into clinical workflows enhances the quality of treatment outcomes and improves patient experience.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which aims to present the current state-of-the-art digital orthodontics, from the technical elaboration of appliances to use in daily clinical practice.

In this Special Issue, original research articles, short communications, and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Cone beam computed tomography and orthodontics;
• Airway and craniofacial development and its clinical implications;
• Digital orthodontics;
• Intraoral scanners;
• 3D printing in orthodontics;
• Digital planning in orthodontics;
• Digital innovations to improve biomechanical issues in clear aligner treatment.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Gabriele Di Carlo
Dr. Matteo Saccucci
Guest Editors

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• orthodontics
• CBCT
• clinical orthodontics
• digital orthodontics
• intraoral scanners
• airway
• growth and development
• orthodontic appliances
• CAD CAM technology in orthodontics
• clinical treatment in orthodontics