Chapter 4 - Cephalometric Tracings

This chapter trains the individual in the precise steps for completing an accurate tracing of a cephalometric headfilm that will meet a consistent standard. A checklist that standardizes the tracing procedure is used to produce accurate tracings.

This course was a collaboration between Dr. Robert Little, Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, Department of Orthodontics, Seattle, Washington and Dr. Rebecca Poling of Anchorage, Alaska, who was the Editor for the collaboration. Dr. Michael Fey, Professor, University of Washington, Department of Orthodontics, provided photography for the chapter on Landmarks and contributed to the chapter on Superimposition.