[The results and outlook for the use of mathematical methods and computer technology in dentistry]

Development and introduction into wide practice of various mathematical methods (systemic, regression, and factor analyses, etc.) and modern computation devices (personal computers, local computer network, etc.) is shown. These devices extended the potentialities of differential diagnosis and pathogenetic (including laser) therapy of the major oral diseases (dental carries, pulpitis, periodontitis, periodontal diseases and buccal mucosa, odontogenic inflammations, tumors, etc.).