title: Three-dimensional cephalometry: spiral multi-slice vs cone-beam computed tomography.
abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) craniofacial imaging techniques are becoming increasingly popular and have opened new possibilities for orthodontic assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Recently, a new 3D cephalometric method based on spiral multi-slice (MS) computed tomography (CT) was developed and validated by our research group. This innovative 3D virtual approach is a bridge between conventional cephalometry and modern craniofacial imaging techniques and provides high-quality, accurate, and reliable quantitative 3D data. The aim of this article was to describe the advantages and the disadvantages of spiral MS-CT 3D cephalometry and to discuss the potential of cone-beam CT 3D cephalometry.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Brugmann, Brussels, Belgium. gwen.swennen@skynet.be
authors.forename: Gwen R J
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Swennen
authors.forename: Filip
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schutyser
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D019252:Radiography, Dental, Digital / Q000379:methods*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014584:User-Computer Interface