A Year of Innovation, Evidence, and Clinical Insight in Orthodontics
Orthodontics in 2025 was defined by rapid technological advancement, a stronger emphasis on evidence-based decision-making, and a growing interest in patient-centered, minimally invasive treatments.
Across the global Ovidental community, orthodontists, general dentists, residents, and researchers actively engaged with high-value scientific content that helped them navigate daily clinical challenges while preparing for the future of the specialty.
From aligner biomechanics and 3D printing to pediatric protocols, digital workflows, and interdisciplinary care, the most-read orthodontic articles of the year reflect what truly matters to today’s clinicians: precision, predictability, efficiency, and long-term stability.
Below, we highlight the 10 most-read orthodontic articles of 2025 on Ovidental, based on readership, engagement, and professional impact within our global community.
🔝 Top 10 Orthodontic Articles of 2025
Unilateral condylar hyperactivity (UCH) is a rare condition characterized by excessive growth activity in one of the mandibular condyles, leading to progressive facial asymmetry and dental malocclusion.
Deep bite, also known as excessive overbite, is a dental malocclusion where the upper anterior teeth overlap excessively over the lower anterior teeth when the mouth is closed.
3. Treatment of Severe Crowding Malocclusion with Premolar Extractions: A Review of Recent Scientific Evidence (2018–2025)
Severe dental crowding is one of the main clinical indications for premolar extraction in orthodontic treatment.
In this article, we explore clinical opinions from top orthodontists, academic insights, and the latest data from leading associations such as the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and the Canadian Dental Association (CDA).
Several studies confirm that orthodontic patients have a higher incidence of WSLs—up to 68% in some populations (Akin et al., 2022).
This comprehensive guideline emphasizes a multidimensional diagnostic paradigm, integrating sagittal, vertical, and transverse skeletal evaluation with soft‑tissue and functional analysis to precisely tailor treatment strategies.
This review, “Expert consensus on the prevention and treatment of enamel demineralization in orthodontic treatment”, published online on March 1, 2025, in the International Journal of Oral Science, presents unified guidance from dental specialists for managing one of the most common complications during orthodontic care: enamel demineralization and white spot lesions (WSLs).
In the present study, thermoformed aligners exhibited significantly lower thickness in embrasure regions (0.32–0.66 mm) compared with their three-dimensionally printed counterparts, highlighting a notable limitation of conventional fabrication methods.
9. Piggyback Mechanics in Orthodontics: Controlled Anterior Alignment Using Dual Archwire Biomechanics
Piggyback mechanics is a proven, efficient, and biologically sound technique for managing anterior crowding and severely displaced teeth.
In the article “Treatment Options for Replacement of Congenitally Missing Teeth”, the authors present a comprehensive review of the most effective strategies for rehabilitating patients with missing teeth since childhood.
🔍 Why These Articles Matter
What unites these most-read articles is not just innovation, but clinical relevance.
They reflect the real questions orthodontists are asking today:
✔ How can we improve predictability in aligner therapy?
✔ How do medications, biology, and biomechanics interact during treatment?
✔ What is the right balance between digital automation and clinical judgment?
✔ How do we treat complex patients more safely and efficiently?
The popularity of these articles confirms a clear trend within the Ovidental community: orthodontists are seeking science-driven answers that can be applied immediately in clinical practice, without losing sight of long-term outcomes and patient well-being.
