CBCT Imaging
Low-dose 3D imaging, used judiciously, reveals airway and skeletal relationships that 2D imaging can miss—supporting precise planning and reduced relapse risk.
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CBCT in the Evaluation of Airway — Minimizing Orthodontic Relapse.
Olmos S.
Describes how 3D CBCT airway assessment can identify sites of obstruction and explain relapse patterns, supporting imaging beyond 2D for breath-focused treatment planning.
[Orthodontic Practice US]
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Use of CBCT in Orthodontics: A Scoping Review.
Polizzi A, Serra S, Leonardi R.
Comprehensive review comparing 3D CBCT with 2D imaging across diagnosis, airway evaluation, treatment planning, and measurement accuracy, showing CBCT’s expanding role in modern orthodontics.
[Journal of Clinical Medicine]
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Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Orthodontics: A Review.
Abdelkarim A.
Narrative review outlining when CBCT adds value, including airway measurement, skeletal assessment, impacted teeth evaluation, and treatment outcomes; and emphasizing judicious use.
[Dentistry Journal (MDPI)]
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Clinical Recommendations Regarding CBCT in Orthodontics.
(AAOMR)
Position statement outlining evidence-based guidelines and radiation dose/risk assessment for CBCT use in orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcomes assessment.
[American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology]
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Association Between Orthodontic Treatment and Upper Airway Changes in Children Assessed with CBCT: A Systematic Review.
Abdalla Y, Sonnesen L.
Systematic review showing how pediatric orthodontic treatment may influence upper airway dimensions when quantified with CBCT, linking structural change to 3D airway evaluation.
[Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (Wiley)]
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Practical Applications of CBCT in Orthodontics.
Scarfe WC, Farman AG.
Seminal overview describing how CBCT provides accurate 3-D visualization of dento-skeletal anatomy and airway morphology far beyond 2D imaging limitations.
[Journal of the American Dental Association]
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Ongoing work on systematic checklists for reviewing CBCT imaging.
Emerging evidence emphasizing the high frequency of incidental findings in large field-of-view orthodontic CBCT scans and the need for structured review protocols, reinforcing quality standards.
Imaging Science in Dentistry / ScienceDirect
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CBCT in Orthodontics: Assessment of Treatment Outcomes and Indications.
Zhao Q, et al.
Provides a broad review of key CBCT applications in orthodontic treatment evaluation, including airway morphology, skeletal discrepancies, asymmetry, and TMJ pathology.
[Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (Oxford)]
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