83 - E-book digital technological innovations applied to diagnosis and planning in orthodontics

Abstract

Orthodontics has been transformed by digital technologies, such as Cone Beam Computed Tomography and artificial intelligence, providing more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatments, although its adoption still faces financial and educational challenges. Tools such as 3D modeling and virtual planning software are essential for optimizing treatments and improving result predictability. This paper presented an e-book on technological innovations in orthodontics in the course "TSA - Everything About Self-Ligating Systems," evaluating its impact on learning, student satisfaction, and motivation to implement the discussed technologies. The e-book "Digital Technological Innovations Applied to Diagnosis and Planning in Orthodontics" was developed to assist orthodontists in understanding and implementing digital technologies, being used in the online course "TSA - Everything About Self-Ligating Systems." Based on a review of recent literature, the material combines technical text, visual resources, and practical strategies, addressing technologies such as Cone Beam Computed Tomography, 3D modeling, and artificial intelligence, while also encouraging the adoption of these innovations in clinical practice. The developed e-book was sent to 200 students of the online course "TSA - Everything About Self-Ligating Systems," and 105 responded to the survey. The majority of participants (73.4%) are orthodontists with more than five years of experience, and 68.6% already use the technologies covered in the material. The main barriers to adopting technologies are high costs (72.4%) and lack of training (38.1%). The e-book motivated 99% of participants to explore and implement these innovations, with 89.5% believing that they improve diagnostic accuracy. Satisfaction with the content and design was high, with 78.1% rating the information as very clear and 88.6% considering the design excellent.