Recent Breakthroughs in Orthodontic Treatment
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry and Oral Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: implant; bone reconstruction; oral health; oral surgery; implant prosthetics; probiotics; oral prevention
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Interests: orthodontics; digital orthodontics; artificial intelligence; clear aligners; biomaterial; skeletal anchorage; CAD CAM technology; customized appliances; oral health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Orthodontics has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, largely driven by technological innovation. Intraoral scanners, CAD/CAM workflows, and three-dimensional printing have enabled highly precise and individualized treatment approaches. Advanced digital planning software allows clinicians to simulate tooth movements, assess treatment predictability, and strengthen communication with patients. Artificial intelligence represents an emerging frontier, with applications in diagnostics, cephalometric analysis, and treatment prediction, thereby supporting an increasingly precise and evidence-based decision-making process. At the same time, temporary anchorage devices (TADs) and new therapeutic strategies for patients have broadened treatment options and improved the management of complex clinical scenarios. These advances emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that integrates technology with comprehensive oral health care to optimize long-term outcomes. This Special Issue invites the submission of original research and reviews focused on digital innovation, artificial intelligence, biomaterials, and contemporary therapeutic strategies that are shaping the future of orthodontics.
Dr. Saverio Cosola
Guest Editor
Dr. Michela Boccuzzi
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- orthodontics
- digital orthodontics
- artificial intelligence
- clear aligners
- biomaterial
- skeletal anchorage
- CAD–CAM technology
- customized appliances
- oral health
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