Table 1.

Comparison of cost, radiation dose, and indications of 3D imaging systems

Imaging techniques	Cost	Radiation dose	Indications
CBCT	High	Dentoalveolar 11-674 μSv Maxillofacial 30-1073 μSv	Craniofacial deformities (other indications with caution)
Laser scanner	High	Non-invasive	May be recommended in every patient
Stereophotogrammetry	High	Non-invasive	May be recommended in every patient
MRI	High	Non-invasive	Airway assessment
Intraoral scanner	High	Non-invasive	May be recommended in every patient