The current status of 3d imaging in dental practice

This article aims to describe the current status of 3-dimensional (3D) imaging in dental practice. Advances in this field have made 3D imaging far more accessible in all dental fields. This paper describes methods of imaging dental hard and soft tissues and their clinical uses. In addition, the potential advantages and disadvantages of various systems are discussed, as well as expected future developments. Clinical Relevance: The potential uses of 3D images in dental practice are ever increasing. Imaging systems are now far more accessible for clinical decision-making and patient information.