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10. What are orthodontic study records?
Orthodontic study records are a complete set of diagnostic records,
which typically include plaster study models of your teeth, special
pictures (radiographs) of your head, teeth and jaw joints, digital
photographs, and your confidential medical-dental history.
One of the most important parts of orthodontic study records are the
special pictures (radiographs) taken of your head, teeth, and jaw
joints.
Panoramic or other dental radiographs are used to evaluate the position
and development of permanent teeth that have not yet come in and to
locate impacted or missing teeth and shortened or damaged tooth roots.
They are also used to determine the amount of bone supporting the
teeth, among other things.
The profile radiograph (lateral cephalometric film) shows the facial
form, growth pattern, and position of the front teeth, which are essential
in planning comprehensive orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Hendrix and his team will collect this information in a comprehensive
orthodontic evaluation and use it to help explain the orthodontic
problem, determine the optimal course of treatment, and propose various
treatment options that satisfy your personal goals and objectives.
As treatment progresses, the records are a useful reference as we
continually monitor treatment progress.
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