title: Cone beam computed tomography: a useful tool in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
abstract: The aim of this article is to make clinicians aware of the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) within the field of orthodontics. The paper describes five cases each one illustrating the improved diagnostic yield using CBCT over conventional radiography thus facilitating the appropriate treatment planning of patients.
authors.affiliation: University Dental Hospital Cardiff, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XY, UK. merrettsj@cardiff.ac.uk
authors.forename: Sarah J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Merrett
authors.forename: Nicholas A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Drage
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Durning
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D019252:Radiography, Dental, Digital / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*