A Comprehensive Manual of Basic CephalometricAnalysis 2025

The overwhelming response to the first edition of “A Comprehensive Manual of Basic Cephalometric Analysis ‘’ has been truly gratifying. We are happy to share that the printed version reached nearly 275 dental colleges across the country, with around 3,000 copies distributed, carrying the book even to theremotest corners. This wide circulation reaffirmed the need for a concise yet comprehensive manual devoted exclusively to cephalometric analysis.The preparation and distribution of the first edition was indeed a significant scholarly endeavor, supported by colleagues, staff, and students. Along the way, we also received numerous requests for an e-copy of the book. With the rapid growth of digitalisation and the evolving learning preferences of the Gen Z generation, it became clear that we must adapt accordingly. This Second Edition eBook, now assigned an ISBN, is a direct response to thoserequests — ensuring accessibility, portability, and free availability to every student and teacher.This book not only provides the basic knowledge of diagnosis essential for students, but also serves as avaluable resource in research activities. In this new edition, several additions have been made — including the Harmony Box, certain sagittal analyses that were previously not covered, anda Composite Analysis, which is widely included in the Indian postgraduate curriculum. We are grateful to the staff and students who pointed out errata in the first edition; these have been carefully corrected and incorporated in this version.We remain deeply thankful to the staff, colleagues, and students whose encouragement, assistance, and constructive feedback havesupported us throughout this process. Their contributions, both direct and indirect, have helpedshape this edition into its present form.It is our earnest wish that this Second Edition e-version will reach an even wider academic audience and continue to contribute to orthodontic education and practice.