Cephalometry

Cephalometry

Cephalometry is the measurement of the human head by imaging, traditionally from x-ray films.

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Applications

Dentistry

Cephalometric analysis is used in dentistry, and especially in orthodontics, to gauge the size and spacial relationships of the teeth, jaws, and cranium. This analysis informs treatment planning, quantifies changes during treatment, and provides data for clinical research.

Obstetrics

Ultrasound 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 now used in obstetric cephalometry.

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References

MW Definition (Archived 2009-10-31)

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Houlton MC (May 1977). "Divergent biparietal diameter growth rates in twin pregnancies". Obstet Gynecol 49 (5): 542–5. PMID 850566. 



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  • Cephalometry — Ceph a*lom e*try, n. (Anthropometry) The measurement of the heads of living persons. {Ceph a*lo*met ric},a. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • cephalometry — noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: circa 1889 the science of measuring the head in living individuals compare craniometry • cephalometric adjective …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • cephalometry — /sef euh lom i tree/, n. the science of measuring the human head, used esp. in plastic surgery and orthodontics. [1895 1900; CEPHALO + METRY] * * * …   Universalium

  • cephalometry — noun The measurement of the skull, especially in order to study its growth and development See Also: cephalometer …   Wiktionary

  • cephalometry — Scientific measurements, often taken by means of radiographic imaging, of the head in the living, or of the cadaver head with soft tissues in place, utilizing specific reference points and sufficient standardization to allow reproducible results …   Medical dictionary

  • cephalometry — n. measurement of the head …   English contemporary dictionary

  • cephalometry — ceph·a·lom·e·try …   English syllables

  • cephalometry — n. the study of facial growth by examination of standardized lateral radiographs of the head. It is used mainly for diagnosis in orthodontics …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • cephalometry — /sɛfəˈlɒmətri/ (say sefuh lomuhtree) noun the science of the measurement of heads. {cephalo + metry} …  

  • cephalometry — noun measurement of human heads • Hypernyms: ↑measurement, ↑measuring, ↑measure, ↑mensuration …   Useful english dictionary

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