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Orthodontics and Future Dentistry

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Dentistry and Oral Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2023) | Viewed by 1684

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Agnieszka Nawrocka

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Department of Orthodontics, Medical University of Lodz, 251, Pomorska St., 92-213 Lodz, Poland
Interests: orthodontics; interdisciplinary dental treatment; temporary anchorage device; indirect bracket bonding; material science; dental adhesion; microscopic techniques
Prof. Dr. Elzbieta Pawlowska

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1. Department of Developmental Age Dentistry, Medical University of Łódź, 92-213 Lodz, Poland
2. Department of Orthodontics, Medical University of Lodz, 251, Pomorska St., 92-213 Lodz, Poland
Interests: orthodontics

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

A one-hundred-year history of edgewise orthodontic appliance provides a closer look at modern trends in orthodontics and dentistry. Dental professionals are not just passive observers of orthodontic progress, but they are, indeed, the active participants in the evolution.

State-of-the-art dental treatment includes 3D imaging, digital smile design, and convenient indirect procedures. It is impossible to discuss the advancements in orthodontics without mentioning temporary anchorage devices, aligners, and new types of brackets. Achievements in material science, including the improved properties of adhesive resins, metal alloys, and ceramics, facilitate more efficient therapy.

The Special Issue is dedicated to the future perspectives of orthodontic treatment, interdisciplinary cooperation, the application of new diagnostic methods, and dental materials.

This Special Issue will not only focus on orthodontics, but also on progress in several dental fields. Future dentistry requires a holistic approach for better treatment and better patient experience.

Dr. Agnieszka Nawrocka
Prof. Dr. Elzbieta Pawlowska
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • digital orthodontics
  • temporary anchorage devices
  • aligners
  • interdisciplinary dental treatment
  • dental materials research
  • adhesion

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Systematic Review
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Associated Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on Orthodontic Tooth Movement
by Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Mohammed Awawdeh, Suliman Alsaeed, Sanjeev B. Khanagar, Huda Abutayyem, Haytham Jamil Alswairki and Mohammad Younis Hajeer
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(15), 8709; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13158709 - 28 Jul 2023
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Background: The literature on the use of static magnetic field (SMF), particularly in orthodontics, has certain gaps. Furthermore, the mechanism by which SMF affects orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is still unclear and quite contradictory. Thus, the goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis [...] Read more.
Background: The literature on the use of static magnetic field (SMF), particularly in orthodontics, has certain gaps. Furthermore, the mechanism by which SMF affects orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is still unclear and quite contradictory. Thus, the goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess SMF’s effect on OTM. This study also sought to analyse the variability of the studies included in the analysis and the size of the impact of SMF on OTM. Methods: Using the PRISMA guidelines, reviewers implemented a search strategy across several online databases, filtering out the initial articles that were obtained by applying relevant inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The overall effect size for the odds ratio was found to be 0.58, with a 95% confidence interval ranging from 0.40 to 0.86. This indicates that exposure to static magnetic fields is associated with a significantly reduced likelihood of orthodontic tooth movement in the animal studies analysed. Similarly, the overall effect size for the risk ratio was calculated to be 0.71, with a 95% confidence interval ranging from 0.55 to 0.91. The risk ratio also suggests a significant impact of SMF on OTM, with animals exposed to magnetic fields being at a lower risk of experiencing substantial tooth movement compared to those not exposed. However, it is important to note that moderate heterogeneity was observed among the included studies. Conclusion: The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that there may be a causal relationship between OTM and SMF. However, the small number of studies included in this review and their poor methodological quality limit the available data, highlighting the need for further well-designed research to support these conclusions. Full article
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