Clinical Application of Three-Dimensional Craniofacial Imaging in Orthodontics

摘要: Since the inception of record keeping in orthodontics, clinicians realized that best way to represent and a patient's condition would be three dimensions (3D). Several methods have been attempted, including facial moullages every patient order capture true representation face, but materials technology available did not always allow registration practical or cost effective way. Photographic radiographic were quickly adopted; however, using two dimensional entity can result misleading incomplete diagnostic information. The present article reviews need for third dimension orthodontic records, technology, possible trends future. collection 3D records could divided into craniofacial skeleton, dentition. Direct indirect used end up with image. There are different ways visualize study images, they ”printed” as object, seen computer screen, even holographic environment. ideal situation complete by digital format obtain individual well conjunctive access soft tissue Cone Beam Computerized Tomography scanners show some potential developing single source records. If this occurs, an appointment taking less than 10 minutes.