CEPHALOMETRY - 2 reference results
Cephalometry involves the measurement of a human head.
Applications
Dentistry
Cephalometric analysis is used in dentistry to gauge the dental and skeletal relationships of the head, either as a means of treatment planning or case review.Obstetrics
Cephalometry is useful for determining baby growth in utero. Cephalometry can also determine if an unborn child will pass through the birth canal. Certain 3D imaging applications are used in cephalometry.
References
MW DefinitionJournal of Craniofacial Surgery. 15(1):175-181, January 2004.
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