Abstract
Objective: A second focused workshop explored how to transfer novel findings into clinical orthodontic practice. Setting and Sample Population: Participants met in West Palm Beach (Florida, USA), on 9-11 September 2016 for the Consortium for Orthodontic Advances in Science and Technology 2016 Innovators’ Workshop (COAST). Approximately 65 registered attendees considered and discussed information from 27 to 34 speakers, 8 to 15 poster presenters and four lunch-hour focus group leaders. Material and Methods: The innovators’ workshops were organized according to five themed sessions. The aims of the discussion sessions were to identify the following: i) the strength and impact of the evidenced-based discoveries, ii) required steps to enable further development and iii) required steps to translate these new discoveries into orthodontic practice. Results: The role of gene-environment interactions that underlie complex craniofacial traits was the focus of several sessions. It was agreed that diverse approaches are called for, such as (i) large-scale collaborative efforts for future genetic studies of complex traits; (ii) deep genome sequencing to address the issues of isolated mutations; (iii) quantifying epigenetic-environmental variables in diverse areas myofascial pain, alveolar remodelling and mandibular growth. Common needs identified from the themed sessions were multiscale/multispecies modelling and experimentation using controlled and quantified mechanics and translation of the findings in bone biology between species. Panel discussions led to the consensus that a consortium approach to establish standards for intra-oral scanning and 3D imaging should be initiated. Conclusions: Current and emerging technologies still require supported research to translate new findings from the laboratory to orthodontic practice.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 5-7 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research |
Volume | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2017 |
Keywords
- 3D imaging
- CBCT imaging
- TMJ function
- biology of tooth movement
- bone bioengineering
- bone modelling
- computer technologies
- personalized and precision orthodontic treatment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthodontics
- Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology