What Is Cephalometric Radiograph?
A Cephalometric X-Ray Is a Unique Tool, Which Enables the Dentist to Capture a Complete Radiographic Image of the Side of the Face. X-Rays, in General, Offer...
A cephalometric x-ray is a unique tool, which enables the dentist to capture a complete radiographic image of the side of the face. X-rays, in general, offer the dentist a way to view the teeth, jawbone and soft tissues beyond what can be seen with the naked eye. ... Provide views of the side profile of the face.
Why would a dentist prescribe a cephalometric radiograph?
Ceph X-rays are generally used to diagnose developmental concerns involving the head, neck and jaw that a dentist, orthodontist or surgeon believes may be interfering with proper facial and oral development.
What is a cephalometric unit?
Cephalometric radiographs
A Cephalometric radiograph is a radiograph of the head taken in a Cephalometer (Cephalostat) that is a head-holding device introduced in 1931 by Holly Broadbent Sr. in USA. The Cephalometer is used to obtain standardized and comparable craniofacial images on radiographic films.
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