Cephalometry
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cephalometry involves the measurement of a human head.
Contents |
[edit] Applications
[edit] Dentistry
Cephalometry is used in dentistry to gauge whether or not certain dental devices will fit into the oral cavity of a patient.
[edit] 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.
[edit] References
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 15(1):175-181, January 2004.
Houlton MC. 1977 May 49(5):542-5.
 |
This article relating to anthropology is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
