Digital Orthodontics Providing a Contemporary Treatment Solution

This book is a comprehensive and detailed overview of the most contemporary techniques in orthodontics. It will help readers to understand complex software systems, software integrations and the equipment needed to deliver the latest techniques to patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. The book has been written in an easy-to-understand way and includes numerous flow diagrams and images of software programs and equipment in order to facilitate the understanding of modern systems.

The first part of the book explains basic concepts and materials including CAD-CAM and 3D designs and explains the processes involved to deliver a fully digitised orthodontic treatment pathway. The chapters in the second section provide an excellent projection of what the future holds for the profession and the specialism discussing relevant Apps and artificial intelligence. This book will be helpful for dental final year undergraduates, postgraduates and all practising dental surgeons andorthodontic specialists, who would like to render their workflows more contemporary and acquire knowledge on the latest innovations that they can deliver to their clients.

Section 1 Basic Concepts and Materials: Basic Clinical Concepts.- Basic Equipment Specification.- Advanced Equipment Specification.- Digitisation Pathways in Orthodontics.- CAD-CAM Principles in Orthodontics.- Principles of Orthodontic Appliance Manufacturing.- 3D Design and Manufacturing of Orthodontic Appliances.- 3D Design and Manufacturing of Orthodontic Aligners.- Digital Delivery of Orthodontic Mini Implants (OMIs). Section 2 Future Evolution of Digital Orthodontics: Apps Relevant to Digital Orthodontics.- Future Digitisation in Orthodontics.- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Orthodontics.

Dr Stefan Abela is a Specialist and Consultant in Orthodontics. He is considered to be one of the leading international stalwarts in the profession and has contributed profusely with a vast amount of scientific articles and numerous books. He has a wide range of research interests however he has a major focus on aligner systems in orthodontics, invisible orthodontics and digital orthodontics. He has to date, treated a vast number of clinical cases and has experience with dealing with all types of malocclusions with experience in using all types of orthodontic appliances. Dr Stefan is currently the CEO of two independent practices, a member and fellow at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and is also involved in the training of postgraduate dental trainees that have been recruited in the official UK specialist training programme. Stefan is also an active member of various specialist societies, an associate of The Higher Education Academy, has served on numerous professional committees and has received multiple awards.