Craniofacial abnormality

"Orafacial abnormality" redirects here. For other orofacial abnormalities, see Mouth disease.

Craniofacial abnormalities are congenital musculoskeletal disorders which primarily affect the cranium and facial bones.^[1]

Craniofacial abnormality
Human skull
Specialty	Medical genetics

They are associated with the development of the pharyngeal arches.^[2] Approximately, 5% of the UK or USA population present with dentofacial deformities requiring Orthognathic surgery, jaw surgery, and Orthodontics, brace therapy, as a part of their definitive treatment.^[3][4][5]

Notable conditions

• Platybasia
• Arrhinia - absence of the nose
• Craniosynostosis - premature fusion of the cranial sutures
• Cyclopia - one eye
• Mobius syndrome - paralysis of the facial muscles