Open AccessRecent advances in orthodontic diagnostic aids
Author(s) -
Avkash Sakolia,
Gurpreet Kaur,
Pancham Aggarwal
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of health sciences (ijhs) (en línea)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2550-6978
pISSN - 2550-696X
DOI - 10.53730/ijhs.v5ns2.5768
Subject(s) - medicine , cone beam computed tomography , orthodontics , medical physics , radiation treatment planning , dentistry , computed tomography , radiology , radiation therapy
In the field of Orthodontics, there have been many advances. This article summarizes the recent advancements in diagnostic aids in Orthodontics which has helped revolutionize treatment planning for the Orthodontic fraternity. Many advances have been taken place in the field of dentistry since its development. Dental diagnostic records have advanced from study casts and periapical x-rays to cone beam computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound. Orthodontic diagnosis require a broad overview of the patient’s situation & must take into consideration both objective & subjective findings.