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Consequently, this study addresses fully automatic orthodontics tracing based on the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) applied to 2D and 3D images, by designing a cephalometric system that analyzes the significant landmarks and regions of interest (ROI) needed in orthodontics tracing, especially for the mandible and maxilla teeth. In this research, a computerized system is developed to automate the tasks of orthodontics evaluation during 2D and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT or 3D) systems measurements. This work was tested on a dataset that contains images of males and females obtained from dental hospitals with patient-informed consent. The dataset consists of 2D lateral cephalometric, panorama and CBCT radiographs. Many scenarios were applied to test the proposed system in landmark prediction and detection. Moreover, this study integrates the Grad-CAM (Gradient-Weighted Class Activation Mapping) technique to generate heat maps, providing transparent visualization of the regions the model focuses on during its decision-making process. By enhancing the interpretability of deep learning predictions, Grad-CAM strengthens clinical confidence in the system\u2019s outputs, ensuring that ROI detection aligns with orthodontic diagnostic standards. This explainability is crucial in medical AI applications, where understanding model behavior is as important as achieving high accuracy. The experimental results achieved an accuracy exceeding 98.9%. This research evaluates and differentiates between the two-dimensional and the three-dimensional tracing analyses applied to measurements based on the practices of the European Board of Orthodontics. The results demonstrate the proposed methodology\u2019s robustness when applied to cephalometric images. 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