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.
