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Cephalometric Tracing
Cephalometric Tracing
for the
Dental Hygienist
Introduction
2) To diagnose anomalies
4) To plan treatment
Orbit
Porion – top of the
auditory meatus Facial profile
Pterygomaxillary Maxilla
fissure
Upper & lower
central Incisor
Mandible
Upper & Lower
First molars
2
3
5
4
SN
NA
The norm is 82°± 2°
SNA greater than 84°
- means there is likely a prognathic maxilla.
SNA less than 80°
- means there is likely a retrognathic maxilla.
SNB evaluates the anterior-posterior position
of the mandible relative to the cranial base.
SN
NB
The norm is 78°±2°
SNB greater than 80°
- means there is likely a prognathic mandible.
SNB less than 76°
- means there is likely a retrognathic mandible.
ANB equals SNA minus SNB
NB SNB= 80o
NA SNA= 75o ANB = -5o
Vertical Measurements
Vertical Measurements indicate facial height.
ü Easy to use
ü Easy to modify and add new
points
ü Compatible with all types of
analyses
Cephalometric Tracing Can Be
Superimposed Over Facial Photos
Benefits:
ü Consultation more
visual for client
ü Doctor can easily
monitor change in
facial structures
during treatment
ü Aids in Treatment
Planning
AP Ceph Tracing
Then Why Study Cephalometric
Tracing?
Not all orthodontic offices use computerized tracing – many
offices still rely on staff to assist in manual tracing of
cephalometric x-rays.
Aids the hygienist in:
Identifying specific landmarks and points
Understanding the planes that are key
Understanding the connection between the points and the
angles
Correctly identifying malocclusions
Aids in determining when a client should be referred for an
orthodontic consultation