Orthodontics: Current Management and Future Options

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, orthodontics has undergone a remarkable transformation driven by technological, biological, and digital innovations. Advanced diagnostic tools have gradually spread, improving diagnoses of malocclusions and facial anomalies. Patient expectations have also evolved, with a growing emphasis on shorter treatment durations and improved aesthetics.

The aim of this Special Issue, “Orthodontics: Current Management and Future Options”, is to evaluate and synthesise the current scientific evidence on diagnostic and therapeutic innovations in orthodontics. We seek to expand our understanding of how these advances can enhance both scientific knowledge and clinical outcomes.

We warmly invite researchers and clinicians to contribute original research articles (clinical trials, cohort, case–control, and cross-sectional studies), comprehensive literature reviews (systematic, narrative, or meta-analyses), and high-quality case reports addressing emerging orthodontic technologies, techniques, and treatment strategies.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. The scope of this Special Issue includes (but is not limited to) the following topics:

• Advances in digital orthodontics and 3D imaging;
• Applications of intraoral scanning and digital models;
• Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in diagnosis and treatment planning;
• Clear aligner therapy and aesthetic orthodontic approaches;
• Techniques to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement (e.g., corticotomy, vibration, photobiomodulation);
• Use of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) and skeletal anchorage systems;
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in orthodontics;
• Integration of digital workflows in clinical orthodontic practice;
• Evaluation of treatment efficiency and clinical outcomes;
• Patient-centred approaches and aesthetic considerations in orthodontic care;
• Evidence-based assessments of emerging orthodontic technologies.

Prof. Dr. Arūnas Vasiliauskas
Dr. Aistė Kavaliauskienė
Guest Editors

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