Overview
Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusions and dentofacial irregularities, that is, abnormalities in the alignment of the teeth and in the relationship of the dental arches and jaws. It addresses conditions such as crowding, spacing, increased overjet and overbite, anterior and posterior open bite, crossbite, and skeletal discrepancies including Class II and Class III malocclusion and facial asymmetry. Treatment applies controlled biomechanical forces to move teeth and, where appropriate, to modify growth, using fixed appliances, removable aligners, functional appliances, palatal expanders, and skeletal anchorage from mini-implants that allow tooth movement without reliance on other teeth as anchors. Diagnosis rests on clinical examination together with cephalometric radiographic analysis of antero-posterior and vertical relationships and, increasingly, digital planning. The biological basis of tooth movement involves remodelling of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone in response to applied loads, changes reflected in markers within the gingival crevicular fluid. Complex cases frequently require an interdisciplinary approach, combining orthodontics with orthognathic surgery, restorative procedures, and periodontal management to achieve stable function and aesthetics. By restoring proper occlusion and facial balance, orthodontics contributes to masticatory function, oral health, and the long-term stability of the dentition.
Research published in this journal
11 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
Interdisciplinary Orthodontic and Surgical Management of Class III Malocclusion in Adult Patients
Implant Anchorage in Orthodontic Retrusion: A Case Report
Cephalometric Antero-Posterior Parameter Evaluation in Orthodontic Patients with Facial Asymmetries
Multidisciplinary Dentistry - Ceramic Laminate Veneers for Orthodontic Finalization - Clinical Case Report
Digital Planning for Mini-Implant Supported Palatal Expander in Open-Bite Treatment
Anterior Open Bite Closure Using Ortodontic Mini-Implants
Maxillary Constriction with Skeletal Class II Malocclusion - A Comprehensive Treatment Approach.
Efficacy of Calcium Phosphosilicate (CPS) Putty As Alloplastic Bioactive Graft Material in Sinus Augmentation Procedures: An Original Study
Peripheral Cemento Ossifying Fibroma – A Case Report
Clinical Case of Bilateral Mandibular Auto Transplantation for Missing Bilateral First Molars: Case Report and Review of Literature
How this research is being cited
The 11 articles above have been cited 18 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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M. A. Faizal et al. · 2025 · Romanian Journal of Stomatology
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2024 · Deleted Journal
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2024 · Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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2024 · Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences
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2023 · Journal of International Oral Health
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2023 · Journal of international oral health
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Sandria Aprilano et al. · 2022 · Jurnal Radiologi Dentomaksilofasial Indonesia
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2022 · Jurnal Radiologi Dentomaksilofasial Indonesia (JRDI)
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