PERSPECTIVES ON DIGITAL DENTISTRY

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DIGITAL DEVELOPMENTS IN ORTHODONTICS

Nurhan Bayındır Durna1
Vildan Uka2

1Atatürk University, Faculty Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Erzurum, Türkiye
2Atatürk University, Faculty Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Erzurum, Türkiye

Bayındır Durna N, uka v. Digital Developments in Orthodontics. In: Kul E, editor. Perspectives on Digital Dentistry. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2025. p.7793.

ABSTRACT

The digital transformation in orthodontics has led to profound changes, reshaping the overall frame work of diagnostic and treatment processes while introducing a revolutionary and innovative per spective to clinical applications. Digitalization enables a more patientcentered and precise approach in every aspect of orthodontics. The capabilities offered by digital technologies facilitate the rapid and accurate recording of both intraoral structures and surrounding tissues. In this context, threedi mensional (3D) models obtained through digital scanning systems have substituted traditional plaster models, offering significant advantages such as ease of storage, improved accessibility, and efficient data sharing via modern communication tools. Advanced imaging techniques, including conebeam computed tomography (CBCT) and facial scanning technologies, allow for a detailed evaluation of dental, skeletal, and soft tissue structures, enabling a more precise functional and aesthetic analysis. Additionally, digital analysis tools and artificial intelligenceassisted systems play a prominent role in technological advancements by enhancing the accuracy of cephalometric measurements, optimizing treatment planning efficiency, and improving diagnostic processes in orthodontics. Moreover, digital photography and digital occlusion recording methods play a crucial role in organizing patient records and monitoring treatment progress. Digitalization in treatment applications manifests through innova tive approaches such as clear aligners and CAD/CAM systems. Clear aligners provide an aesthetic and comfortable treatment option, whereas CAD/CAM technology enhances precision and efficiency in the fabrication of customized brackets and orthodontic appliances. Through virtual steps, these technolo gies facilitate the simulation of various treatment options, making treatment outcomes more predict able for clinicians and patients. Digitalization offers numerous advantages, including enhanced patient comfort, high sensitivity, extensive data storage capabilities, shorter treatment durations, and the visu alization of treatment outcomes, which can improve patient motivation. However, in comparison with the mentioned advantages, digitalization also presents particular challenges, such as the complexity of the learning curve, high costs, and biological limitations. In the future, with the integration of artificial intelligence, 4D imaging, and nextgeneration technologies, digitalization is expected to bring further innovations to diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical applications in orthodontics. These advance ments are critically important for accelerating treatment processes and promoting a patientcentered approach in orthodontic care.

Keywords: Orthodontics; Digital technology; Dental technology

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