SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF THE DIGITAL DENTISTRY

Abstract

In recent years, with the advancement of technology, dental diagnostic and treatment applications have become more efficient and cost-effective.Digital diagnostic and treatment methods that shorten the processes have started to be used. New methods and technical equipment continue to be developed. Digital imaging systems, robotic surgery applications,intra- and extraoral scanning systems,CAD-CAM systems,3D printing,3D modeling and analysis methods, digital orthodontics,digital cephalometry,invisalign endodontic biomicroscopes,apex locators and endodontic rotary systems have been used in recent years.The improvement of digital restorative production systems has allowed dentists to choose restorative materials different from traditional ones,to produce restorations within the clinic and also to reduce laboratory workflows.The first step of dental digital systems was digital cameras.With the development of intraoral and laboratory scanner cameras, digital imaging systems moved to another phase. This was followed by computer-aided diagnosis,treatment planning,digital design and production,and the construction of restorations.With the discovery of artificial intelligence, a new chapter in digital dentistry was opened. Success in digital dentistry depends on the precision and accuracy of digital devices and the knowledge and skills of dental personnel using digital devices and methods.This study aims to present current approaches to digital dentistry.