Usually facial and dental photographs, dental impressions and panoramic and cephalometric radiographs are taken at the records appointment.
The photographs show facial musculature and balance as well as the dental malocclusion.
The impressions allow the orthodontist to make plaster, stone or digital representations of the patients' teeth, that allows them to make measurements and further diagnose and treatment plan the case.
The panoramic radiograph shows the teeth, roots, bone levels and jaw formation, while the cephalometric radiograph shows the jaw positions, teeth angulations and soft tissue profile.
All of these are used to help determine a course of treatment, as well as making a record of pre-treatment status.
What happens at the records appointment? 
The impressions allow the orthodontist to make plaster, stone or digital representations of the patients' teeth, that allows them to make measurements and further diagnose and treatment plan the case. 
Before Treatment
