Cephalometry.
With the development of x-ray technology and its application to the craniofacial skeleton, numerous landmarks have been described and studied to better diagnose and plan treatment options for anomalies related to facial architecture. The following text serves to highlight the important landmarks and illustrate how they may be used to plan successful orthognathic reconstruction.
Taub
Peter J
PJ
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York 10029-6574, USA. peter.taub@mountsinai.org
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