Headgear is an orthodontic appliance used for correcting the bite. It also supports jaw alignment and growth. It is usually recommended for children those having still growing jawbones. Headgear also helps in correcting overcrowding, fixing class II and class III malocclusion, and enhancing facial esthetics by correcting facial profiles. It also helps in improving a child's smile.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I have gone through your query and OPG (orthopantomogram).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your lower jaw (mandible) might be small due to various reasons. Sometimes, genetic inheritance also can be a reason.
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