A computerized method enables a preferred orthodontic appliance to be used in real-life orthodontic treatment of a patient to be selected. A virtual treatment plan including characteristics of at least one required orthodontic appliance is provided, together with an appliances catalogue including characteristics of available orthodontic appliances. Characteristics of the required orthodontic appliance are compared with characteristics of the available orthodontic appliances, and at least one available orthodontic appliance that best matches the characteristics of the required orthodontic appliance is then determined. A system for carrying out the method, and a computer readable medium embodying the method are also provided.
