An eagle’s view in orthodontics -a review on cone beam computerised tomography

CBCT has upscaled the way diagnosis and treatment planning are performed in recent times. It has become an integral part in planning Temporary Anchorage Devices, Orthognathic surgery, Transverse expansion, Impactions etc. The drawbacks of traditional 2D radiology where three-dimensional structures are viewed on a two-dimensional view has been overcome with the current technique with all due respects to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Applicable) principle. This review article gives a description about the potential applications of CBCT in the field of orthodontics.