The ongoing research in digital technology is remarkably influencing the conventional clinical workflow involving the diagnosis and treatment plan strategies in the orthodontic field. In this regard, most of the new technologies and equipment aim to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the treatment, and they are used to explore new research findings. Also, the ongoing digital process streamlines the clinical tasks in orthodontic practice. In the first part of our presentation, we discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence in daily orthodontic practice and clinical research. Also, various applications of AI for adult and pediatric orthodontics will be explored. The second part of the presentation will focus on 3D imaging systems applied to Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and Intra-oral scan (IOS) datasets to evaluate and compare pre-treatment and post-treatment conditions in orthodontic growing subjects. A particular focus will be oriented on analyzing upper airway changes and maxillary asymmetry in subjects treated with maxillary expansion.


Learning Objectives
After this lecture, you will be able to understand some of the current applications of Artificial Intelligence in clinical practice and research in the field of orthodontics.
After this lecture, you will be able to understand the most recent scientific evidence, supported by 3D imaging techniques, related to changes in the upper airways following maxillary expansion in growing subjects.
After this lecture, you will be able to understand the latest scientific evidence, supported by 3D imaging techniques, regarding the presence of maxillary asymmetry in patients with functional cross-bite and the morphological changes following maxillary expansion in growing subject