Dento-facial Asymmetry in Individuals with Vertical Growth Pattern

Dentofacial structures need to be evaluated in three planes of space (that is sagittal, transverse and vertical) which helps to differentiate between dentoalveolar and skeletal discrepancies and to evaluate their relative contribution towards the creation of malocclusion. It is also essential for evolving a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan. The long faced individuals are characterized by growth variation in the vertical plane. Vertical growth pattern include increased total facial height, especially the lower facial height, high mandibular plane angle, clockwise mandibular rotation, short mandibular ramus and high gonial angle. Vertical facial patterns might play a strong role in the transverse growth of the maxilla and the mandible.