口腔正畸学是一门高度依赖空间感知和精细操作技能的学科，对操作者的经验、技巧及判断力要求极高。然而， 传统教学模式在口腔正畸培训中面临诸多挑战。元宇宙作为融合虚拟现实（VR）、增强现实（AR）、人工智能（AI）等技术的新兴技术，为口腔正畸教学提供了沉浸式、互动性强的解决方案。本文综述了元宇宙技术在口腔正畸教学中的应用与发展。

Orthodontics is a discipline that heavily relies on spatial perception and fine motor skills, placing extremely high demands on the practitioner’s experience, technique, and judgment. However, traditional teaching models face numerous challenges in orthodontic training. The metaverse, an emerging technology integrating virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and other technologies, offers an immersive and highly interactive solution for orthodontic education. This article reviews the application and development of metaverse technology in orthodontic education.