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February 8, 2026Orthodontic Update0 citations

The role of cone beam CT in orthodontics

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EREuan RaeNMNuha MohamedEWEdward Walker

Key Points

  • To analyze the integration of cone beam CT in orthodontic treatment and its clinical implications.
  • Review existing British Orthodontic Society guidelines
  • Identify common clinical scenarios for cone beam CT use
  • Provide brief guidance on interpreting cone beam CT results
  • Enhanced understanding of when to justify cone beam CT in orthodontics
  • Updated guidelines for its interpretation
  • Suggestions for optimizing patient care through proper use of cone beam CT

Abstract

The use of cone beam CT throughout an orthodontic treatment plan is ever evolving and increasing. This article adds to existing British Orthodontic Society Guidelines on the use of cone beam CT focusing on common orthodontic clinical scenarios, the clinical signs that may justify a cone beam CT and brief guidance on its interpretation. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Interpretation of cone beam CT is vital in providing best quality care.

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Rae et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698827670fc35cd7a8846147https://doi.org/10.12968/ortu.2026.19.1.8
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