Residents' journal review

As new imaging techniques become widespread in orthodontics, understanding their applications and limitations is imperative. With cephalometric films having high importance for diagnostics in orthodontics, many orthodontists rely on these 2-dimensional images for diagnostics and superimpositions. As cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology becomes increasingly popular, studies examining CBCT images should be increasing and sought after by many orthodontists who use this technology. There are many advantages to using CBCT scans for initial records of orthodontic patients, such as negating the need for additional images for impacted teeth, root resorption, atypical condylar morphology, and alveolar morphology for implant placement.

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