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Review
. 2014 Jan;8(1):132-140.
doi: 10.4103/1305-7456.126269.

Three-dimensional imaging techniques: A literature review

Orhan Hakki Karatas  1 , Ebubekir Toy  1
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Review

Three-dimensional imaging techniques: A literature review

Orhan Hakki Karatas et al. Eur J Dent. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

Imaging is one of the most important tools for orthodontists to evaluate and record size and form of craniofacial structures. Orthodontists routinely use 2-dimensional (2D) static imaging techniques, but deepness of structures cannot be obtained and localized with 2D imaging. Three-dimensional (3D) imaging has been developed in the early of 1990's and has gained a precious place in dentistry, especially in orthodontics. The aims of this literature review are to summarize the current state of the 3D imaging techniques and to evaluate the applications in orthodontics.

Keywords: 3D imaging; 3D scanning; orthodontic diagnosis; treatment planning.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared

Figures

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Figure 1
Cone beam computerized tomography for craniofacial imaging
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Figure 2
CBCT images of craniofacial structure obtained from various incline planes
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Figure 3
Micro-computed tomography for analysis of mineralized tissues with micro-sized sections
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Figure 4
Stereophotogrammetry with 2 different coplanar planes for 3D images
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