Diagnosis of Dentofacial Anomolies

Abstract

It is very challenging to understand and analyse anomalies of dentofacial region. Diagnosis plays a very important role in the further treatment of any condition related to orofacial anomalies. Diagnosis includes taking complete history and required investigations and conclusion. History gives more information towards clinical path, and investigation will lay more emphasis on conclusion. Anomalies involving dentofacial region may be related to tooth, maxilla, mandible, soft tissue anomalies and syndromic conditions. Dentofacial anomolies not only involve the dentofascial region but can spread to various other vital organs, so sometimes correlating the systemic problem will be of prime importance. When the other body is involved, the varied presentation will be a challenge in diagnosis. Multiple organs should be investigated for an diagnostic conclusion. Brining diagnostic information of anomalies is the aim of the chapter. Here, we cover various clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and investigation protocols of dentofacial anomalies.