DIGITAL CEPHALOMETRIC IMAGE REQUIREMENTS: 

Please read the following information in order for us to provide an accurate ceph tracing.
 
If a digital cephalometric image is to be submitted for evaluation, you will need to verify if a reference scale is located within the image (see example below). This reference scale is required so the software we use can be properly calibrated in order for us to provide an accurate ceph tracing. Please see the requirements indicated below depending upon how the digital image was created and/or acquired.
 
Digital X-Ray System – Most digital systems place a millimeter scale within the x-ray image. Verify if this is indeed the case with your particular system before sending your ceph image. If required, place a Leaded Calibration Scale (see below) or a piece of metal of a specific length (in millimeters) at the patient’s mid-Sagittal plane (head-holder/nasion-rest area) when the x-ray is taken. DO NOT PLACE the correctional scale on the cassette!
 
Scanned X-Ray – If you are capturing your cephalometric film utilizing a scanner with a Transparency Unit, place a Calibration Ruler* or a semi-transparent object of a specific length (in millimeters), on the scanner when you scan the cephalometric film.
 
*NOTE: We can send you a free Calibration Ruler (for Scanning purposes only). Please call or