Orthodontic imaging: The future is now

The special article, "Clinical considerations and potential liability associated with the use of ionizing radiation in orthodontics" (Abdelkarim A, Jerrold L. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2018;154:15-25), provides a considerable amount of information regarding the risks, benefits, imaging selection criteria, and timing (before, progress, final) of radiographic imaging in orthodontics. The advantages and limitations of various imaging techniques are discussed in detail. The references are numerous, and "the process of prescribing radiographs in orthodontics" is summed up succinctly as being "based on the practitioner's clinical judgment for a particular patient's presentation, and the ALARA directive—keeping radiation as low as reasonably achievable."

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