What is a Cephalometric X-ray?

Cephalometric X-rays sometimes referred to simply as a Ceph are similar to a panoramic X-ray, but in this case, we get a full view of your skull and neck. The most common types of Cephalometric X-rays are Lateral and Anteroposterior (AP). A Lateral Cephalometric X-ray is a lateral or side view x-ray of the face, which demonstrates the bones and facial contours on a single film. These kinds of x-rays are usually used in the diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic problems (braces) and Cephalometric Analysis, This kind of extraoral X-rays is particularly useful in understanding the complexities of overbites and underbites.