Radiographs for orthodontic

Question 1

Cephalometric

Answer 1

ceph images used to measure growth + development.
a trace is made + comparison of the two or more traces over a period of time indicates growth + development pattern (anticipate growth)

Question 2

DPT

Answer 2

view of maxilla + mandible is a good demonstration tool for pt.
used to show presence or absence of teeth + position of unerupted teeth, shows supernumerary teeth, root development, pathology of maxilla + mandible + both sides of jaw are seen for comparison

Question 3

Intra oral views - periapical

Answer 3

the anterior area of dpt often unclear, therefore an anterior periapical used to access root length + morphology on 13-23

Question 4

Intra oral views - occlusal

Answer 4

detecting unerupted teeth + supernumerary teeth + giving a plan of either arch