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Measuring Maxillary Posterior Tooth Movement: A Model Assessment using Palatal and Dental Superimposition
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[Change and innovation in orthodontics].
H Wehrbein1, S Wriedt, B A Jung
1Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie, Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland. simone.rehbein@unimedizin-mainz.de
Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
|September 3, 2011
Summary
The future of orthodontics will see fewer child treatments and more complex adult care, driven by scientific advances and policy changes. Enhanced training and technology like 3D diagnostics will be crucial for quality assurance.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dental Specialties
- Health Policy and Social Legislation
- Medical Technology and Diagnostics
Context:
- Demographic shifts and evolving patient needs are reshaping orthodontic practice.
- Political regulations and social legislation significantly influence healthcare delivery and access.
- Advancements in technology, including CAD-CAM and 3D diagnostics, are transforming treatment modalities.
Purpose:
- To analyze the multifaceted factors influencing the future trajectory of orthodontic care.
- To highlight the anticipated shift towards complex adult treatments and the decline in pediatric cases.
- To emphasize the need for intensified, high-evidence healthcare research and specialized training.
Summary:
- Future orthodontics will involve reduced therapy for children and adolescents, with an increase in complex interdisciplinary treatments for adults, often outside social security.
- Modern and invisible appliances (CAD-CAM) and advanced 3D diagnostics will play a key role in treatment planning.
- The impact of prenatal diagnostics on congenital malformations and future treatment demand remains uncertain.
Impact:
- A shift in treatment focus necessitates adaptation in clinical practice and healthcare systems.
- The demand for specialized, high-level evidence-based research in orthodontics will increase.
- A robust 4-year specialist training program, aligned with European guidelines, is essential for future quality assurance in orthodontic care.
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