Abstract

Computer uses in orthodontics are not entirely new. The history of computer applications for orthodontics can be traced back for decades, yet its many advantages may still not be fully realized, especially for orthodontics in Thailand. In authors ’ points of view, a key reason is the lack of fusions of the existing computer know-how and the expertise in orthodontics. This brief survey was intended to present a personal view which brings together the present trends of computer technology and the view of orthodontists who have experienced the needs for the technology, as a step towards an understanding of reflections of computer uses in orthodontics, particularly in Thailand, and the research challenges