DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2021.v08i09.004

Pages: 288-291

Cone beam computed tomography imaging in orthodontics has its advantages and disadvantages. The choice to use cone beam computed tomography imaging is made after weighing the risks and the necessity of this choice of imaging for the patient. Quantifying the radiation dose and evaluating its side effects continues to be reevaluated over the time. Reducing the radiation dose to as low as possible to get the required results has been of utmost importance. Protection to both the clinicians and technicians on basis of regular exposure has guidelines issued. Protection to patients is also given equal importance.