title: Applications of 3D imaging in orthodontics: part I.
abstract: Part I of this paper describes the background, general concepts, available techniques and the clinical applications of recording external craniofacial morphology in three dimensions. Part II explores the different 3D techniques of imaging the dental arches, and their possible uses in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Orthodontic Department, University of Albaath Dental School, Mazzeh, Damascus, Syria. hajeer@scs-net.org
authors.forename: M Y
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Hajeer
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Millett
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Ayoub
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Siebert
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007834:Lasers; D008027:Light; D015903:Moire Topography; D009970:Orthodontics; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D010780:Photogrammetry; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods