title: Update on cone beam technology and orthodontic analysis.
abstract: Orthodontics and cone beam computed tomography technology have evolved tremendously in the last 10 years. The technology has evolved from a predominantly diagnostic entity to a true clinical and translational product. One can believe that this technology is here to stay and it has a real role to revolutionize the efficiency and effectiveness of orthodontic care. This article discusses the current advancements and use of cone beam computed tomography.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Suite 305, 1919 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. Electronic address: ckau@uab.edu.
authors.forename: Chung H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Kau
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1919 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
authors.forename: Jin-le
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, 136 Hanzhong Road, Jiangsu, Nanjing 210029, PR China.
authors.forename: Qingyi
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1919 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
authors.forename: Nadia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Abou Kheir
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000379:methods*; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013674:Technology, Dental
keywords: CBCT technology; Orthodontics; Translation in orthodontics