Cephalometric X-Rays

Cheer Dental utilizes cephalometric X-rays to capture complete images of the side of your face, including the nasal and sinus passages. The device captures more unusual areas of the oral and maxillofacial region by making it easier for our dentists to provide effective treatments to restore and improve your oral health and smile. We invite you to call us at 408-437-1111 to learn more about cephalometric X-rays in San Jose, California, and schedule your appointment with our doctors.

Cephalometric X-rays are extraoral. The device can capture images from outside your mouth. The X-rays are known as the panoramic X-rays. The X-rays help to combine the images as they provide a full view of the side of your face. These images include many areas that intraoral bitewing X-rays miss.

Cephalometric X-rays help our dentists:

• View the side profile of your face
• View the jaw about the cheekbone
• Gain a better understanding of malocclusion (bad bites)
• Measure your teeth
• Identify fractures and other injuries to the teeth and jawbone
• Plan orthodontic treatments

Cephalometric X-rays are taken with a panoramic X-ray machine. It is modified to have a cephalometric film holder mounted on a mechanical arm. Your head is placed between the film holder and a mechanical arm. It rotates around your head to capture images of your face, mouth, and teeth. These images are then projected onto a screen and magnified to allow our dentists to identify disease, decay, or injuries. The complete side profile of your head provided by a cephalometric X-ray helps us to plan orthodontic treatment and evaluate the impact of braces on your jaw and smile. The capacity for specific measurements helps us plan implant placement.

To learn more about cephalometric X-rays and to schedule your appointment with our dentists, please call our practice today.