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World J Methodol. Sep 20, 2025; 15(3): 100598
Published online Sep 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i3.100598
Artificial intelligence in revolutionizing orthodontic practice
Paul Fawaz, Patrick El Sayegh, Bart Vande Vannet
Paul Fawaz, Bart Vande Vannet, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, University Lorraine, Nancy 54000, France
Patrick El Sayegh, Faculty of Dentistry, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirouth 11042020, Lebanon
Bart Vande Vannet, Institut Jean Lamour, Campus Artem (403), University Lorraine, Nancy 54000, France
Co-first authors: Paul Fawaz and Patrick El Sayegh.
Author contributions: Fawaz P contributed to conceptualization, developing the ideas or research goals, writing-review and editing, creating visual representations of data or results, such as graphs or figures; Sayegh PE contributed to conceptualization, developing the ideas or research goals, designing the methodology or models used in the study, collecting and managing data, applying statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques to analyze data, writing-review and editing, performing experiments or gathering data; Vannet BV contributed to conceptualization, developing the ideas or research goals, writing-review and editing, designing the methodology or models used in the study, providing materials, funding, or other resources necessary for the research, overseeing the research process and team, managing the overall project, timelines, and logistics, confirming the accuracy or reproducibility of results.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Bart Vande Vannet, DDS, MSc, PhD, Professor, Department of Orthodontics, University Lorraine, Nancy 54000, France. bart.vande-vannet@univ-lorraine.fr
Received: August 20, 2024
Revised: October 7, 2024
Accepted: December 18, 2024
Published online: September 20, 2025
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Core Tip: This paper explores the future of orthodontics, highlighting the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. AI is becoming crucial in treatment planning, yet clinicians remain essential in decision-making. The growing role of 3D digital technologies in orthodontics reflects AI's increasing influence, but ethical and legal challenges persist. Emphasizing the need for clinical trials, the study calls for further exploration of AI's potential to transform traditional orthodontic practices.