Materials for Digital Orthodontics
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 December 2022) | Viewed by 595
Special Issue Editors
Interests: orthodontics; clear aligners; tooth movement biology; jaw elevator muscles; orthodontic polymers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the years, dental care has experienced significant structural changes. All aspects of clinical practices are being assisted by technologies, and embracing this paradigm shift is inevitable. Adapting to digital technology requires a change in our current mind-set and is quickly moving forward to the utilization of digital workflow to improve clinical practice.
The implementation of digital innovations in orthodontics will be driven by several, mutually reinforcing, trends, such as chairside 3D printing as well as new thermoplastic materials. Three-dimensional printing has grown to compete with the traditional model of orthodontic manufacturing, in terms of reliability, speed and cost of use. The introduction of new thermoplastic materials as shape-memory polymers opens the door to interesting developments in orthodontic appliance manufacturing in combination with 3D printers. Additionally, technological advancements have made it possible to revolutionize the use of 3D-printed metal alloys in orthodontics. Custom 3D-printed metal appliances such as maxillary expanders are becoming the norm in orthodontic practices.
This Special Issue aims to provide insights into the recent advances in the field of digital orthodontic materials and processing techniques. Considering your outstanding contribution in this interesting research field, it is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Full papers, case reports, and reviews are all welcome. Before submission, authors are encouraged to carefully read over the journal's “Author Guidelines”.
Prof. Dr. Tommaso Castroflorio
Prof. Dr. Roozbeh Khosravi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 3D printing
- orthodontic appliances
- orthodontic biomaterials
- shape-memory polymers
- clear aligners
- thermoplastic materials
- mechanical properties
- digital innovation
