title: Cephalometric morphological analysis: what information does it give you?
abstract: Cephalometric analysis is an invaluable tool for orthodontists in the diagnosis and treatment planning of their patients. This article discusses the history, development and application of the Björk cephalometric analysis. The advantages and disadvantages of the conventional analysis are discussed and the benefits of using a limited number of parameters are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthodontics, Department of Orofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143-0438, USA. ibortho@aol.com
authors.forename: Ib Leth
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Nielsen
mesh_terms: D002508:Cephalometry / Q000379:methods; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning