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Imaging and Analysis for the Orthodontic Patient

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Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become an integral component of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. The leap from 2D to 3D analysis has allowed for a more comprehensive evaluation before, during, and after orthodontic therapy. CBCT has been instrumental in localizing impacted teeth; evaluating asymmetry, airway, and temporomandibular joint anatomy; selecting sites for temporary skeletal anchorage; and assessing root length and alveolar bone dimensions. In this chapter, CBCT imaging and analysis of the orthodontic patient will be discussed.

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Park, J.H., Pruzansky, D.P. (2019). Imaging and Analysis for the Orthodontic Patient. In: Kadioglu, O., Currier, G. (eds) Craniofacial 3D Imaging. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-00722-5_4

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