Diagnostica 3D: Trattamento combinato ortodontico-chirurgico

3D diagnosis in Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as a diagnostic tool for treatment planning as a communication tool. For studies of dentofacial development and growth for the interpretation of treatment results the establishment of means and norms. The quality of the images with CBCT machines is comparable to conventional CTs, but the image taking is faster, less expensive, and provide less radiation exposure. Statistically significant differences were found between cephalometric angular and linear measurements taken with conventional radiographs vs those taken with CBCT (p<0.01). In contrast to those on radiographs, the angular and linear measurements three-dimensionally detected, become real, moreover the selection of fewer points and the automatic measurements made by the computer reduced human error, for a much more reliable and repeatable diagnosis. (p<0.01). Three-dimensional imaging provides information and images of craniofacial structures free from perspective distortion, with none of the magnification or superimposition associated with 2D images.