Utilization of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Postgraduate Orthodontic Institutes

Abstract

Cone beam computed tomography is very important nowadays for diagnosis of various orthodontic conditions. The aim of present study was to find out the utilization and applicability of cone beam computed tomography at postgraduate orthodontic institutes. Current study was conducted at 4 public sector postgraduate orthodontic institutes of Punjab, Pakistan. A Cross-sectional survey was conducted consisting of MCQs that evaluated the utilization and applicability of cone beam computed tomography. Results showed that none of the 4 public sector postgraduate orthodontic institutes of Punjab, Pakistan, were having availability of cone beam computed tomography machines at the institute level. Cone beam computed tomography was highly used for impacted cuspid teeth. Cone beam computed tomography training was of traditional didactic nature and interpretation of cone beam computed tomography reports was the direct responsibility of specialists.