Facial asymmetry and the oral surgeon.

Facial asymmetry is often caused by deformities of the mandible or maxilla. Mandibular deformities are often pronounced, and various surgical procedures have been developed to treat such conditions. Deformities of the maxilla are similarly deviated from the normal. Although they are not always so noticeable as those of the mandible, they adversely affect function, esthetics and mental wellbeing. There are instances where both jaws are at fault and require treatment. More recently, osteotomies in the anterior of the maxilla or mandible have been performed with success. If the blood supply to the segment of bone and teeth is respected, a variety of procedures is possible in mandibular-maxillary surgery.