What is it about?
This is the first article in a two-part series considering the relevance and clinical use of digital technology in orthodontics. The article highlights key areas in which digital technologies have been employed in orthodontics. Current applications of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacture (CAM) include a number of tasks specific to orthodontics. In their simplest form these digital workflows can be divided into data acquisition and data usage/ outputs, including 3D printing.
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Why is it important?
This article is an indicator of how digital workflows in orthodontics are being utilised at the point of care in a UK district general hospital.
Perspectives
Digital workflows are increasingly becoming a mainstay of orthodontic practice and have the potential to improve the quality of patient care, reduce treatment times and facilitate more efficient day to day working practices. It is important to point out that digital orthodontics requires investment, appropriate training, and evaluation to ensure it achieves its goals. I hope this article provides an insight into the many ways digital workflows are being utilised in a UK district general hospital.
Chris Keating
Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bath
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This page is a summary of: Digital workflows part 1: applications of digital technology in orthodontics, Orthodontic Update, October 2023, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/ortu.2023.16.4.177.
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