Digital Planning and Custom Orthodontic Treatment offers a thorough overview of digital treatment planning as it relates to custom orthodontic treatment. Covers 3D imaging of the dentition and the face with intraoral scanners, CBCT machines, and 3D facial scanners Provides a complete guide to using digital treatment planning to improve the predictability, efficiency, and efficacy of orthodontic treatment Discusses CAD/CAM fabrication of appliances and the monitoring of treatment progress and stability Offers detailed descriptions for the main commercial systems on the market Presents clinically oriented information to aid in yielding high quality and stable results

Digital Planning and Custom Orthodontic Treatment offers a thorough overview of digital treatment planning as it relates to custom orthodontic treatment. Covers 3D imaging of the dentition and the face with intraoral scanners, CBCT machines, and 3D facial scanners Provides a complete guide to using digital treatment planning to improve the predictability, efficiency, and efficacy of orthodontic treatment Discusses CAD/CAM fabrication of appliances and the monitoring of treatment progress and stability Offers detailed descriptions for the main commercial systems on the market Presents clinically oriented information to aid in yielding high quality and stable results

This richly illustrated book is a wide-ranging guide to modern diagnostics and treatment planning in orthodontics, which are mandatory prior to the initiation of any type of comprehensive treatment. The importance of three-dimensional (3D) imaging techniques has been increasingly recognized owing to the shortcomings of conventional two-dimensional imaging in some patients, such as those requiring complex adult treatment and those with temporomandibular joint dysfunctions or sleep disturbances. In the first part of this book, readers will find clear description and illustration of the diagnostic role of the latest 3D imaging techniques, including cone beam computed tomography, intra-oral scanning, and magnetic resonance imaging. The second part explains in detail the application of 3D techniques in treatment planning for orthodontic and orthognathic surgery. Guidance is also provided on the use of image fusion software for the purposes of accurate diagnosis and precise design of the most appropriate biomechanical approach in patients with malocclusions.

The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of viewing digital setups on orthodontic treatment planning. Six cases were identified from the UW Graduate Clinic to represent different case types that could benefit from a diagnostic setup. The cases included adolescent and adult patients with a variety of conditions, such as missing teeth, dental crowding, or subdivisions. Twenty-two orthodontists and seven orthodontic residents treatment planned each case, indicating their most recommended plan and up to two alternative plans. After treatment planning each case, digital setups of each treatment plan indicated by the practitioner were viewed. After viewing the setup(s) for each case, practitioners were asked if they still recommended the same plan as they had originally, or if they would now choose a different plan. Their confidence levels in the success of their plans were recorded before and after viewing the setups. After viewing the digital setups, 23.6% of treatment plans changed, with changes that included adding or removing IPR, change in extraction pattern, or change in the management of missing teeth. In addition, practitioner confidence level increased after viewing the setups. While initial confidence levels were lower for a) complex cases, b) cases where the treatment plan changed, and c) orthodontic residents, the final confidence levels were uniformly high among all practitioners. The most helpful features of digital setups were the abilities to: superimpose the setup with the original model, determine the amount of tooth movement needed, check the final incisal relationship (overjet and overbite), and establish the IPR amount required. Digital setups can influence treatment plans and the level of confidence the practitioner has in the plan. Setups can be helpful when deciding on the most recommended treatment plan prior to starting treatment

Computer technology is having an increased impact on the practice of orthodontics, with digital imaging and radiography, three-dimensional virtual models, and various CAD/CAM technologies affecting everyday practice. This symposium addresses this change and how it has improved patient care.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Furcation-Involved Teeth offers dental professionals a comprehensive review of the aetiology and diagnosis of furcation defects, including treatment options. Provides a practical manual for the successful diagnosis and treatment of a therapeutic challenge for general dentists and periodontists Presents illustrative photographs of clinical cases and procedures Offers a helpful chapter on patient-reported outcomes Includes a companion website with video clips and case studies