Facial structures that develop are key to providing the best possible oral and airway care. That’s why we offer Craniofacial Growth Evaluation, using advanced imaging technology to assess facial growth patterns, airway development, and jaw positioning.
By combining 3D facial scanning with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), we can get a precise, detailed look at your facial structure.
What is Craniofacial Growth Evaluation?
Craniofacial growth refers to how your face, jaws, and airway develop as you grow. This process starts in early childhood and continues into adulthood, influenced by factors like breathing habits, dental alignment, genetics, and early dental care.
At Kadri Dental, we assess your unique growth patterns to detect potential problems affecting your bite, smile, breathing, and jaw function. By identifying these concerns early, we can recommend proactive treatments that support healthy growth and help prevent future complications.
Why Craniofacial Growth Evaluation Matters
Traditional dental care often focuses only on aligning teeth, but there’s much more to oral health. Your facial bones, airway space, and jaw joints play critical roles in how well you breathe, how your face looks, and how comfortable your jaw feels. Ignoring these factors can lead to narrowed airways, Jaw misalignment, crowded teeth, sleep disorders and facial asymmetry.
At Kadri Dental, we take a whole-face approach. This evaluation helps us:
✅ Understand how your jaws and airway are connected
✅ Spot early signs of growth problems
✅ Identify airway issues linked to mouth breathing or sleep troubles
✅ Detect misalignments that could cause pain or uneven facial growth
✅ Create treatment plans that improve both function and appearance
Advanced Imaging
1. 3D Facial Scan
This high-resolution scan captures your facial structure from multiple angles. It helps us:
- Analyze facial symmetry
- Study how your cheekbones, jaw, and airway relate to each other
- Spot areas where growth may be restricted
- Monitor changes over time, especially in growing children
2. CBCT Imaging
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) provides a clear 3D view of:
- Your airway size
- Narrow passages that could impact breathing
- The health of your jaw joints
- Tooth position in relation to facial bones
- How the nasal passages and sinuses might affect breathing
By combining facial scanning and CBCT, we get a complete understanding of your facial growth, airway health, and dental alignment.
Who Can Benefit from Craniofacial Growth Evaluation?
This evaluation helps people of all ages, but it’s especially valuable for:
- Children showing early signs of crowding or misalignment
- Kids who breathe through their mouth instead of their nose
- Kids with sleep troubles (snoring, restless sleep, etc.)
- Teens undergoing orthodontic treatment
- Adults with headaches, jaw pain, or facial asymmetry
- Adults with airway problems or sleep apnea
What to Expect During Your Evaluation
1. Consultation & Health History Review
We’ll start by discussing your symptoms, concerns, and medical history to understand factors that could influence your growth and airway health.
2. 3D Facial Scan & CBCT Imaging
Both scans are quick, painless, and non-invasive.
3. Growth & Airway Analysis
We review your images to assess:
- Facial symmetry
- Jaw size and position
- Airway space and nasal passage health
- Tongue posture and soft tissue health
- How these factors may affect your breathing, sleep, and dental health
4. Review & Recommendations
We’ll walk you through the results, explaining how your growth patterns relate to your symptoms
5. Personalized Care Plan
Based on your evaluation, your care plan may include:
- Orthodontic treatments to guide healthy jaw growth
- Myofunctional therapy to improve breathing and tongue posture
- Referrals to airway or sleep specialists, if needed
- Ongoing monitoring, especially for children, to track future growth
Benefits of Craniofacial Growth Evaluation
✅ Early detection of airway problems
✅ Improved orthodontic planning
✅ Better understanding of facial growth patterns
✅ Prevention of future dental issues
✅ Targeted solutions for breathing problems, jaw pain, and sleep disorders
✅ A whole-health approach — beyond just cosmetic fixes
How Much Does It Cost?
The cost depends on factors like:
- Whether you need both 3D Facial Scan & CBCT
- Whether it’s part of a broader treatment plan
- Insurance coverage for diagnostic imaging
At Kadri Dental, we explain all costs upfront and offer flexible payment options to make care accessible.
FAQs
Children and adults with:
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- Airway issues
- Jaw misalignment
- Orthodontic concerns
Not at all — both scans are painless, fast, and non-invasive.
It depends, but early monitoring (especially in childhood) helps catch problems before they worsen.
Book your Craniofacial Growth Evaluation at Kadri Dental today. Let’s work together to support healthy growth, better breathing, and long-term oral health.
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