Frontal Cephalogram

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Brand: Tata 1mg
SKU: Frontal Cephalogram
Price: 420 INR
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This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Inform your doctor and technician if you have any stents, implants or pacemakers in your body.

Understanding Frontal Cephalogram

What is Frontal Cephalogram?

Frontal cephalogram is a specialized X-ray technique which is used to visualise the skull and surrounding soft tissues to analyse the growth pattern in the children. Besides this, the test helps to identify the relation of the jaws to the skull and the relation of the soft tissues to the teeth, and upper (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible). It takes normally 20-30 minutes for the test.

What is Frontal Cephalogram used for?

To diagnose mandibular right micrognathia (enlargement of the right side of the lower jaw)
It is done prior to orthodontic treatment in children and to assess any growth abnormalities in jaw