What is the purpose of cephalometric tracing?
What is the purpose of cephalometric tracing? Cephalometric tracing Tracings are used to facilitate cephalometric analysis, as well as in superimpositions, to evaluate treatment and growth changes. Historically, tracings of the cephalometric radiographs are done on an 0.003 inch thick matte acetate paper by using a #3 pencil. What landmarks are seen on a cephalometric radiograph? Cephalometric PointsA point (A) The point of the deepest concavity anteriorly on the maxillary alveolus.B point (B) The point of the deepest concavity anteriorly on the mandibular symphysis.Sella (S) The midpoint of the sella turcica (pituitary fossa)Nasion (N) The most anterior point on the...