Diagnostic Aids In Orthodontics – A Review

Abstract

Accurate and precise diagnosis plays the first and the most important role in management of any orthodontic disharmony. Various methods of diagnosing craniofacial anomalies and malocclusion have been studied in the past. Historically, clinical examination was solely used  as a diagnostic aid but over the last few decades, a sudden boom has occurred in the field of diagnosis due to advancements in technology. This article describes the various diagnostic aids over the past and also briefly describes the recent advancements that are made in the field of digital diagnosis.