The use of posteroanterior cephalogram in orthodontics.
- Author:
Young Joon KIM
1
;
Young Kyu RHU
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Facial Asymmetry;
Hand Strength;
Mechanics;
Orthodontics*;
Posture
- From:Korean Journal of Orthodontics
1989;19(2):165-175
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In evaluation of some area within the craniofacial complex posteroanterior cephalcgram together with lateral cephalogram is used for assessment of the exact existence and posture by grasping 3-dimensional concept. The usages of posteroanterior cephalogram in orthodontics are following; 1. The use during diagnosis and treatment planning 1) Assessment of the area and amount of facial asymmetry. 2) Assessment of therapeutic position for diagnosis and treatment 2. The Assessment of success in orthodontic mechanics If we use posteroanterior cephalogram together with lateral cephalogram adequately and simultaneously we can establish the exact diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.
