PERSPECTIVES ON DIGITAL DENTISTRY

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DIGITAL DENTISTRY APPLICATIONS IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Fatma Saraç

Atatürk University, Faculty Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Erzurum, Türkiye

Saraç F. Digital Dentistry Applications in Pediatric Dentistry. In: Kul E, editor. Perspectives on Digital Dentistry. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2025. p.95106.

ABSTRACT

In the contemporary era, rapid advancements in technology have resulted in significant changes not only in the field of dentistry but also across various disciplines. In addition to conventional diagnostic and therapeutic methodologies, digital applications offer dentists several advantages. The advent of digital devices and software has precipitated a paradigm shift in the workflow of dentists, resulting in the acceleration of treatment times and the introduction of treatments that are more aesthetic and com patible with anatomical structures. Digital dentistry is an advanced field that focuses on three primary areas: intraoral and extraoral scanning imaging, design planning, and production. Digital radiographs are widely used in the pediatric dentistry, while conebeam computed tomography (CBCT) and in traoral scanners are also used in clinical applications. Digital anesthetics, electronic epex locators, computeraided design/computeraided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems, and threedimensional (3D) printers are all actively employed in the clinical practice of pediatric dentistry. CAD/CAM and 3D printing enable a wide range of applications, such as prosthetic treatments, restorative treatments, space mainters, presurgical appliances for cleft lip, and palate patients and splints for dental trau ma. In addition, 3D printing technology enables the production of clear aligners and the development of formulations that allow long and slow release of fluoride. The utilization of contemporary digital technologies, including IOS, CADCAM, and 3D printing, holds considerable promise in enhancing the quality of oral health in pediatric population These technologies facilitate the acquisition of dig ital impressions, the production of diverse pediatric dentistry materials, and the execution of other procedures, contributing to the optimization of dental care for children. In pediatric patients, digital applications shorten the treatment time, facilitate clinical procedures, and increase the treatment com pliance of children. They also play an important role in anxiety control, providing a more comfortable treatment process for pediatric patients.

Keywords: Digital dentistry; Intraoral scanner; CAD/CAM; 3D printer; Pediatric dentistry

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