Contemporary digital software applications in orthodontics: A review

I Girish Kumar *, Jyothikiran H, Nidharshana Nair and Madhuvanthi Gopalakrishnan

Department of Orthodontics, JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSSAHER, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
 
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(02), 288–301.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.2.0403
Publication history: 
Received on 25 January 2024; revised on 03 March 2024; accepted on 06 March 2024
 
Abstract: 
Orthodontic technology has advanced significantly, allowing an orthodontist to precisely design the course of therapy. The software enables the analysis of dental mobility and the provision of digital treatment choices. Cephalometric analysis, digital imaging, intraoral and extraoral image capture, morphing capability to show patients what their teeth could look like after treatment, case presentation capability, treatment planning capability, and oral maxillofacial surgery applications are typical features of orthodontic practice software and orthodontic digital treatment planning systems. You can give patients graphics through these technologies that will assist them in understanding the benefits of proceeding with orthodontic or surgical-orthodontic therapy. Since patients can now comprehend and see the treatment plan, communication between clinicians and patients has also become easier due to digitization. Thanks to digital orthodontics, getting a healthier and straighter smile is much easier. Because of this, the majority of this assessment is based on software that is currently accessible for orthodontic applications.
 
Keywords: 
Technology; Digital software; Digital imaging; Cephalometric analysis; Treatment planning system
 
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