The Records Appointment

The Records Appointment is an important part of the orthodontic treatment program.  At this appointment two X-Rays are taken called a Cephalogram and a Panorex.  The necessary orthodontic records consist of the following:

Cephalogram	Panorex

• The Cephalogram is an x-ray of the entire skull and shows the bone structure and profile of the patient.
• The Panorex shows the structure of the inside of the mouth and of the teeth.
• Impressions are also taken of the teeth.  These are kept as a permanent record of the teeth.
• Photos are taken of the face, the profile and the inside of the patient's mouth.

Study Models

The records are needed to assist the doctor in determining the treatment plan, how and when to move the teeth so as to create the optimal facial harmony and ideal occlusion.