CBCT: A swap to conventional orthodontic imaging

Abstract

Conventional imaging techniques are essentially two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects and suffer from several restrains. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), a world shattering revolution, offered a unique platform for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. The aim of this article is to provide a broad overview of applications of CBCT in orthodontia.

Keywords

• CBCT
• diagnosis and treatment planning
• orthodontia