The Utilization of Three-Dimensional Technology for an Accurate Diagnosis and Precise Treatment Planning in the Field of Orthodontics

Priyanka Kenkare¹ , Shravan Shetty^1*, Utkarsh Mangal² , Ashith MV¹ and Siddarth Shetty¹

¹Department Of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India-576104.

²Department of Orthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, South Korea.

Corresponding Author E-mail: shravan.shetty@manipal.edu

Abstract: The first important step in orthodontic treatment is an accurate diagnosis and precise treatment planning to correct the malocclusion. This process entails a proper examination and understanding of the nature of malocclusion and the anomaly of the underlying structures. The emergence of three dimensional (3D) technology has transformed the field of orthodontics. The present article aims to take into account some of the applications of 3D technology in the field of orthodontics.

Keywords: Bone Plates; Clear Aligner Appliances; Bone anchored maxillary protraction; 3D Imaging; Orthodontic Appliance Design; Three Dimensional Printing

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