What is Lateral Cephalogram in Orthodontics Practice?

A standardised lateral skull radiograph taken at a fixed distance with the patient in the natural head position, used as the primary imaging modality for cephalometric analysis in orthodontics.

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Cephalometric Radiograph

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A standardised lateral skull X-ray used in orthodontic diagnosis to measure skeletal and dental relationships.

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Lateral Cephalogram

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A standardised lateral skull radiograph taken at a fixed distance with the patient in the natural head position, used as...

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Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
Cephalometric Radiograph IVT	Document Type	Intermediate	A standardised lateral skull X-ray used in orthodontic diagnosis to measure skel...
Lateral Cephalogram IVT	Document Type	Intermediate	A standardised lateral skull radiograph taken at a fixed distance with the patie...

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