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X-ray Cephalogram - Test, Procedure & Cost

X-ray Cephalogram

X-ray Cephalogram

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What is an X-Ray Lateral Cephalogram Test?

It is also known as lateral cephalogram. Which is used to detect the alignment of upper and lower jaws, predict the growth of the child and help the orthodontist in tailoring the treatment plan. It is also used by dentists to monitor the progress of orthodontics treatment.

Why is It Done? 

To monitor the facial and dentoskeletal relationship

To monitor growth patterns in children by analysing the interaction between teeth, jaws, soft facial tissues, and the skull.

To diagnose dental, jaw, bone, or soft tissue disorders and advise treatment.

To detect the changes which occurs due to specific treatment

To detect the presence of pathologies in the skull, cranial base and cervical spine.

What is the Procedure for the Cephalogram Radiograph Test?

A lateral cephalogram X-ray (Lat ceph) or side view X-Ray of the face in which the patient is asked to stand with your head against the machine so that it can adjust according to the patient's comfort. Than a pair of cone shaped plastic support are generally positioned in each ear that aligns the patients head and the scanning is done with the help of a cephalogram machine.

How Does One Prepare for the Test? 

  • No preparation is needed. You should wear loose-fitting clothing.
  • Notify your technician if you are pregnant, as radiation may harm the baby if not disclosed to the radiographer technician
  • Patient is asked to remove the metallic objects like - earrings, nose rings , hair pins etc because it will distort the X-Ray images.

After Care

No care is required.

Cost of Cephalogram Radiology Test in Delhi

The cost of the X-Ray imaging for the Cephalogram Test in Delhi starts at INR 250.

Book X-ray Cephalogram Test Online at Ganesh Diagnostic Centre

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Test Type X-ray Cephalogram
Includes

X-ray Cephalogram (X-Rays)

Preparation
  • No preparation is needed. You should wear loose-fitting clothing.
  • Notify your technician if you are pregnant, as radiation may harm the baby if not disclosed to the radiographer technician
  • Patient is asked to remove the metallic objects like - earrings, nose rings , hair pins etc because it will distort the X-Ray images.
Reporting

4-6 hours

Test Price ₹ 250 ₹ 500
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ

Cephalometry is still the most common and useful method for studying craniofacial skeletal morphology. In cases of disputed identity, skull measurements are also important for facial reconstruction.

It takes about 5 minutes.
A cephalogram is an image that can be created in about 5 minutes. A cone beam examination takes about 15 minutes to complete. How much radiation is there? The only danger from these scans is a very small dose of radiation from the x-ray unit.

Lateral skull radiographs are used to assess dilacerated teeth and can aid in the localization of unerupted teeth, particularly in the anteroposterior dimension. Using population norms as a guide, lateral skull radiographs can help determine the aetiology of the malocclusion.

The cost of an X-Ray Cephalogram in India ranges from 238 to 300 in Delhi, depending on location and centre.

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