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Latest Advances in Orthodontics

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 June 2025 | Viewed by 482

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Giuseppina Laganà

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Department of Life Sciences, Health and Healthcare Professions, Link Campus University, Rome, Italy
Interests: orthodontics; OSAS; Marfan syndrome; clear aligners; epidemiologial studies on oral health; prevention of malocclusions; dental anomalies
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Orthodontics is a postgraduate program that is continuously evolving. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the research field and in the clinical practice. A three-dimensional evaluation of the diagnostic process and digital treatment planning now occur daily in our orthodontic offices. Moreover, genetic studies have demonstrated the biological basis of some dental anomalies and cranio-facial deformities.

These are only few topics growing very quickly in recent years. Being updated about the progress in orthodontics is essential to be well informed about diagnosis methods, treatment options, and research data.

Thus, I think it is very important to publish all the research papers that are essential to explain all the aspects of studies, data, reviews, and results.

I am very pleased to introduce to you this Special Issue on “Latest Advances in Orthodontics”. This Special Issue is a good opportunity to learn about the knowledge, results, and new updates on the orthodontic clinical practice and research.

I invite you to submit your research papers at your earliest convenience to the Special Issue “Latest Advances in Orthodontics”.

Relevant topics include the following:

diagnostic 3D process, clear aligners, digital treatment plan, skeletal anchorage, and increasing number of patients.

Dr. Giuseppina Laganà
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • digital treatment planning
  • clear aligners
  • skeletal anchorage
  • OSAS
  • artificial intelligence

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Evaluation of Load and Stress Distribution for a Novel Design of Maxillary Protraction Facemask by Finite Element Analysis
by Ghassan Bahir Abdulkareem, Martyn T. Cobourne and Mushriq Abid
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(8), 2676; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14082676 - 14 Apr 2025
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Background/Objectives: Protraction facemasks are commonly used to treat Class III malocclusion in growing patients. Personalized facemasks designed using 3D modeling software and based on individual 3D face images are now available. This study aimed to assess the mechanical properties of three novel designs [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Protraction facemasks are commonly used to treat Class III malocclusion in growing patients. Personalized facemasks designed using 3D modeling software and based on individual 3D face images are now available. This study aimed to assess the mechanical properties of three novel designs of Petit-type facemask appliances through three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Methods: Three novel designs of the facemask were modeled by Solidworks 3D CAD (2023): anatomic, V-shape, and arc-shape. FEA was performed by Ansys 2021 (R2) software. The elements’ sizes, shapes, and numbers were identified, and the material property was set on Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS) plastic. The support and loading conditions of two different intensities of load, 7.8 and 9.8 N, respectively, were applied in three angulations to the occlusal plane: 0°, 30°, and 50°. Stress, strain, and total deformation results were obtained. Results: The minimum stress was reported with the anatomic design at a 30° angulation, whereas the maximum value was reported in the arc-shape design at 50°; however, there was no significant difference among the three designs. The von Mises yield criterion showed that the overall stresses were distributed on the larger areas of the facemask structure at 30° angulation for all designs. The stresses induced in all facemask appliance designs did not cause permanent deformation. Conclusions: Anatomic design has better mechanical behavour than the V-shape or arc shape design. Downward inclination of 30° to the occlusal plane induces less stress. These findings support the use of customized anatomic facemasks for the effective and efficient treatment of Class III malocclusions in growing patients, potentially improving clinical outcomes and patient comfort. Further research, particularly clinical trials, is needed to validate the results of the present study. Full article
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