Archforms in Orthodontics

Orthodontics, a vital specialty of dentistry, is fundamentally concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. A critical concept central to achieving functional and aesthetic treatment outcomes in orthodontics is the dental archform. The term "archform" refers to the geometrical shape formed by the dental arches—maxillary and mandibular—as viewed from the occlusal surface.