Exploration and innovative application of digital technology in pediatric dentistry
Zhao Yijiao, Chen Xiaoxian, Wang Jun, Wang Yong
Abstract
Pediatric dentistry treats patients aged 0-18 years, encompassing the characteristics of general dentistry. The clinical techniques are closely related to restorative dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, and maxillofacial surgery, while also possessing unique aspects. It particularly focuses on the growth and development patterns of children′s dentition and maxillofacial structures. Currently, digital technology has deeply integrated with various clinical disciplines of dentistry, and pediatric dentistry has made significant progress with pediatric-specific digital applications. On one hand, the introduction of mature digital technologies is enabling the digital transformation of pediatric dental treatment models; on the other hand, there is innovative development of new digital technologies tailored to the specific needs of pediatric dental care, filling gaps in the field. Based on years of research in digital technology for pediatric dentistry, our team details the current innovative applications and scientific explorations in this area from these two perspectives. Additionally, we anticipate the potential expansion of digital technologies not yet applied in pediatric dentistry, providing a reference for clinical scholars in the field to conduct exploratory research.
Key words:
Pediatric dentistry; Computer-aided design; Digital technology; Digital dentistry; Intraoral scanning; Three-dimensional printing
Contributor Information
Zhao Yijiao
Center of Digital Dentistry, Faculty of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology &
National Center for Stomatology &
National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &
National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices &
Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health &
Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing100081, China
Chen Xiaoxian
First Clinical Division, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology &
National Center for Stomatology &
National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &
National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices &
Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing100034, China
Wang Jun
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Shanghai Ninth People′s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine &
College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University &
National Center for Stomatology &
National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &
Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology &
Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai200011, China
Wang Yong
Center of Digital Dentistry, Faculty of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology &
National Center for Stomatology &
National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases &
National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices &
Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health &
Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing100081, China
