PGDP-629 : Advanced Cephalometrics

Students will be able to define points, planes, angular and linear measurements for the analyses covered. Perform the measurements for each of the analyses and make appropriate interpretations from them. Have a detailed understanding of the following analyses: Steiner, Ricketts, McNamara, Tweed, Wits, Brodie, Sassouni, Holdaway, and CVM. Be able to use the aforementioned analyses to aid in treatment planning. Have a working knowledge of the following analyses: Ricketts' PA, Golden Section, Downs, Peck & Peck, Reidel, Milton Neger, Wylie and Andrew's. Understand the basic principles of orthognathic surgery. Be able to apply cephalometrics to surgical treatment planning.