Cephalometrics in Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Cephalometric radiography was introduced into orthodontics in the 1930s but its broader acceptance for practical application occurred in the last thirty years. Numerous authors have introduced a variety of analyses in recent years. Different landmarks angles and orientation planes have been utilized in these analyses. Consequently measurements vary encompassing studies on facial growth the identification of malformations etiological studies to assess treatment responses and serving as a complement to status analysis in orthodontics.