Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Facial asymmetry is almost present in everyone, but not everyone has the severity enough to be noticed and cause psychological problem. Know the steps involved in diagnosis of dentofacial asymmetry and its treatment. Can you evaluate yourself ? Is your face asymmetrical?
First the cause of facial asymmetry has to be diagnosed with thorough clinical examination followed by radiological examination. After identifying the underlying cause of facial asymmetry, facial asymmetry can either be treated with orthodontics alone or orthodontics combined with surgery based on the severity of the asymmetry.
Facial asymmetry is almost present in everyone, but not everyone has the severity enough to be noticed and cause psychological problem. Know the steps involved in diagnosis of dentofacial asymmetry and its treatment. Can you evaluate yourself ? Is your face asymmetrical?
First the cause of facial asymmetry has to be diagnosed with thorough clinical examination followed by radiological examination. After identifying the underlying cause of facial asymmetry, facial asymmetry can either be treated with orthodontics alone or orthodontics combined with surgery based on the severity of the asymmetry.
