Digital workflows part 1: applications of digital technology in orthodontics

Abstract

This is the first article in a two-part series considering the relevance and clinical uses of digital technologies in relation to orthodontics. The aim is to take a closer look at a ‘point-of-care’ digital service and highlight the key areas in which digital workflows have been employed, along with areas of future development. The second article will document the application of digital workflows in joint orthodontic/orthognathic treatment and present two clinical cases which have undergone treatment by means of a digital workflow. CPD/Clinical relevance: Digital technologies can enhance orthodontic clinical care.