The development of the Broadbent - Bolton cephalometer and the history of its evolution to common usage are familiar to all orthodontists.
The invention of the Broadbent-Bolton cephalometer in 1925 made possible the collection of three-dimensional data from biorthogonal plain film head radiographs.
The nasion rest on the cephalometer used to expose the cephalometric radiographs was measured to assist in determining the magnification of the radiographic images.
Lateral cephalograns were performed with the subject standing with his head in cephalometer in a natural head position and teeth in the intercuspal position.
Definition of cephalometer in US English:
cephalometer
nounsefəˈlämədər
A device for measuring the human head.
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Lateral cephalograns were performed with the subject standing with his head in cephalometer in a natural head position and teeth in the intercuspal position.
The nasion rest on the cephalometer used to expose the cephalometric radiographs was measured to assist in determining the magnification of the radiographic images.
The development of the Broadbent - Bolton cephalometer and the history of its evolution to common usage are familiar to all orthodontists.
The invention of the Broadbent-Bolton cephalometer in 1925 made possible the collection of three-dimensional data from biorthogonal plain film head radiographs.