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Applications of Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing in Pediatric Orthodontics: A Scoping Review.

Cureus · Campos de Freitas B, do Espírito Santo Rodrigues Melo AC, Rodrigues Reis de Farias V, Boaventura Malaquias Reis M, da Luz Silva Lima M, Guzzo Tonial F · 2026-07-15

A scoping review identified 18 studies on CAD/CAM applications in children's preventive and interceptive orthodontics, finding these technologies showed potential benefits in customization and clinical efficiency, but comparative evidence on survival rates remained inconsistent and limited.

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