title: The current status of 3D imaging in dental practice.
abstract: This article aims to describe the current status of 3-dimensional (3D) imaging in dental practice. Advances in this field have made 3D imaging far more accessible in all dental fields. This paper describes methods of imaging dental hard and soft tissues and their clinical uses. In addition, the potential advantages and disadvantages of various systems are discussed, as well as expected future developments.
authors.affiliation: Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: McNamara
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: House
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: Chris S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Barker
authors.forename: Ourvinder
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Chawla
authors.forename: Jonathan R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sandy
authors.forename: Anthony J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Ireland
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods*; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods; D003657:Decision Making; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003765:Models, Dental; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014584:User-Computer Interface