Methods of cephalometric superimposition - A review


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Article type :

Review Article

Author :

Sara Asif, Mohammad Tariq

Volume :

2

Issue :

4

Abstract :

In 1931, Broadbent(7,8) and Hofrath(12) introduced the technique of radiographic cephalometry. Since then, clinicians and researchers have adopted and routinely used this valuable tool on orthodontic patients in order to analyse underlying dentofacial relationships. Cephalometrics Superimposition is used to gain a better understanding of the facial changes that accompany growth and/or orthodontic treatment.

Keyword :

Cephalometrics, Superimposition