New Insights into Orthodontic Treatment
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 713
Special Issue Editors
Interests: orthodontics; orthodontic materials; airways; malocclusions; ODO; PAOO
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), digital workflows, and artificial intelligence (AI) is changing orthodontic clinical practice. CBCT provides detailed 3D imaging of craniofacial structures and periodontal architecture, enhancing treatment planning and an interdisciplinary approach. Intraoral scanners are improving efficiency and patient comfort, as well as growing patients. AI algorithms analyze dental superimpositions, predicting tooth movement and optimizing clear aligner therapy even in cases requiring maxillofacial surgery. These new insights are especially beneficial for growing patients, where timely interventions can guide proper development. The synergy among orthodontists, radiologists, and periodontists is crucial for harnessing these technologies effectively. We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue focusing on the state-of-the-art applications of CBCT and digital technologies in orthodontics.
The present Special Issue aims to highlight the new insights in this field, promoting the production of relevant scientific literature with research articles or reviews on new digital techniques or clinical assessments in orthodontics, such as the following:
- The use of CBCT in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and stability assessment.
- Airway and craniofacial development evaluations.
- Digital orthodontic workflows in maxillofacial surgery.
- AI applications in orthodontics.
- Clear aligner therapy suitable for growing patients and those with periodontal disease.
We await your esteemed contributions with great interest, confident that they will enrich and advance the field of “third-millennium” orthodontics.
Dr. Federico Brugnami
Dr. Simonetta Meuli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- digital orthodontics
- clear aligners
- artificial intelligence
- digital superimpositions
- cone beam computed tomography
- growing patients
- periodontal patients
- maxillofacial surgery
- long-term stability
- prediction of orthodontic movements
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