Orthodontic records
A lateral view as part of a clinically indicated orthodontic assessment.
Orthodontic imaging · GurugramPerspective for
Lateral Cephalogram / Lat Ceph
Perspective for
orthodontic planning.
A prescribed side-view dental radiograph to support assessment of the relationship between the teeth, jaws and facial profile.
LATERAL VIEW · ILLUSTRATIVE DIAGRAM
Understand the examination
A considered view of jaw relationships.
A lateral cephalogram creates a side-view image of the head. Your orthodontist may use it alongside examination findings and other records when planning treatment.
Clinical applications
Selected to answer a specific question.
Your referring clinician determines whether this examination is appropriate.
Jaw relationships
Information about the relationship of the upper and lower jaws.
Treatment review
Comparison with earlier records when the treating clinician considers it necessary.
What the examination can tell us
Useful information. Clear limitations.
What it can add
A reproducibly positioned lateral projection that supports assessment of skeletal and dental relationships. The orthodontist considers it with clinical findings and other orthodontic records.
Where interpretation needs care
A lateral image compresses 3D anatomy into a 2D projection with overlapping right and left structures. It does not provide the same information as a CBCT volume.
Image acquisition
Obtaining the prescribed lateral radiograph.
Cephalometric analysis
Landmark identification and measurements; confirm the requested scope.
Treatment planning
The orthodontist’s clinical decision using all relevant records.
For the referring clinician
Give the examination its clinical context.
Include the question you need answered, rather than the modality alone. The acquisition and reporting requirements should be agreed for the individual examination.
Explore the referral pathwayBefore your visit
A little preparation. A clearer experience.
Bring your dentist’s prescription and any relevant earlier images. Let the team know about pregnancy or possible pregnancy and any positioning or mobility needs.
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Bring your referral
The requested examination and area should be clear.
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Follow positioning guidance
The team will explain the examination before acquisition.
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Confirm the next step
Discuss the relevant image and report arrangements.
Your questions, answered
About Lat Ceph
Are Lat Ceph and lateral cephalogram the same?
Yes. Lat Ceph is a common shortened name for a lateral cephalogram.
Is it the same image as an OPG?
No. A lateral cephalogram is a side view; an OPG is a panoramic view of the teeth and jaws.
Will the scan decide my orthodontic treatment?
Your orthodontist combines the image with clinical findings and other records to make treatment decisions.
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