Jaw Length Discrepancies
What needs correction? Teeth or jaws?
Correcting Jaw Length Discrepancies with Expert Care in Trivandrum
Jaw length discrepancies can affect both facial appearance and oral function. At Kamala Dental Speciality Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram’s trusted center for advanced dental and surgical care, we specialize in diagnosing and treating jaw length imbalances using state-of-the-art technology and a team-based approach.
What Is a Jaw Length Discrepancy?
A jaw length discrepancy occurs when the upper and lower jaws do not grow in harmony, causing one to be too long or too short. This misalignment may lead to:
- An improper bite (malocclusion)
- Difficulty chewing or speaking
- Facial asymmetry
- Jaw pain or TMJ disorders
- Breathing or sleep-related issues
Common Types of Jaw Discrepancies
- Overgrowth of the lower jaw (mandibular prognathism)
- Undergrowth of the lower jaw (mandibular retrognathism)
- Overgrowth of the upper jaw (maxillary prognathism)
- Asymmetrical growth leading to facial imbalance
These issues may be congenital (from birth) or develop during childhood and adolescence.
How Do We Diagnose It?
At Kamala Dental, we use a combination of:
- Clinical examination by orthodontic and surgical specialists
- Digital face scan
- Intra oral scan
- CBCT 3D scans
- Virtual patient creation
- Cephalometric analysis
This helps us evaluate the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue components contributing to the discrepancy.
Treatment Options
- Early Orthodontic Intervention: In children and teens, interceptive orthodontic treatment may guide proper jaw growth and minimize the need for surgery.
- Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery: In adults or severe cases, corrective jaw surgery also known as orthognathic surgery, may be required to realign the jaws for functional and aesthetic improvement.
Dr. Segin Chandran, our chief surgeon, designs and performs these treatment procedures with the assistance of a team of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontists, Associate Dental Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Speech Therapists and Clinical Psychologists.
If you or your child show signs of jaw misalignment or facial imbalance, early evaluation is key. Schedule your consultation to explore the best treatment path for lasting results.
