A survey of the first 6 years of experience with cone beam CT scanning in a teaching hospital orthodontic department.

Objective: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a specialized form of radiography and has been used in the Glasgow Dental Hospital since 2006. The clinical notes of all patients referred for CBCT from the orthodontic department between 2006 and 2011 were evaluated to determine the reasons for referral, scan parameters and clinical findings.

Design: Retrospective observational study.