[Digitalizing in the orthodontic practice]

Abstract

Orthodontists use several diagnostic aids for treatment planning and evaluation of treatment results. Most common are plaster casts, panoramic as well as cephalometric x-rays and often also intraoral and facial photographs. Nowadays digital alternatives are available for these diagnostic tools. Also many software programmes have been developed on subjects such as practice management and patient education. In the near future the 'paperless office' appears to become reality. In this article developments up to now are presented.