OrthoCAD: digital models for a digital era.
This article describes the use of OrthoCAD--a digital study model capture, assessment and storage system. It is estimated that approximately 10% of orthodontists in USA and Canada now utilize digital study models, and improving technology is making it increasingly popular worldwide. The technology behind digital study models is briefly reviewed. The OrthoCAD system is described, and the advantages and disadvantages of using digital study models are highlighted.
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