Radiographic imaging is an important adjunct to the clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up of the dental patient. CBCT is by far the most exciting innovation in the domain of radiographic imagings in the past decade. It promises much in the form of accuracy, diagnosis and ease of use. CBCT has created a paradigm shift for the dental profession.The time has come for all dentists to embrace the new era of 3-D dental radiology with CBCT. This book provides a detail account of Cone Beam CT scan, its uses and implications in the field of paediatric dentistry.

Oral habits are commonly seen during normal development .They are acquired during infancy or may begin in childhood. They usually result due to lack of harmony between child and his environment. Some habits have a psychological origin and some result due to abnormal facial growth or are simply acquired by imitation and may infuse a sense of comfort to the child. Oral habits include but may not be limited to digit sucking, mentalis habits, postural habits, abnormal swallowing and oral self mutilation if they persist beyond the preschool age lead to the development of malocclusion . Repetitive or stereotype behaviours are common during childhood. Biological and environmental factors are important in causing and maintaining these behaviours most of which are benign and self limiting. Prevention and early interception is of great value in reducing the malocclusion from perpetuating further. This book explains various oral habits in a very concise manner and will be really helpful to dental health care professionals.