Jaw Deformity

Jaw Deformities

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Diagnosis

When making a diagnosis of your jaw deformity, your oral and maxillofacial surgeon will first start by asking about your medical history and conducting a thorough physical and dental evaluation. This will include evaluating:

• The proportions of your face
• Functional problems and/or abnormalities related to your jaw and teeth
• Problems with dental hygiene, such as recession of gums
• Functional problems and/or abnormalities related to your air passageway, which may cause problems such as sleep apnea

In addition, imaging tests of your face, such as X-rays and scans, also may be recommended to assess potential treatment approaches.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated May 9, 2007