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How To Test Abnormality Of Facial Bone Structure?

I have abnormal bone structure in my face and am curious if this is likely genetic, environmental, or mere quirk. specifically: cheek bone protrusion slightly less on right side, adult teeth on right side mostly normal with 2 imbedded in sinus, others slightly underdeveloped on top right palate, and missing top right wisdoms (other three present). I also have had it recently brought to my attention my hair (most noticeably bangs) grow slower on the right. I am 25, female, Caucasian (north Europe heritage), raised in NW USA. Every article I can find points toward cleft palate related medical conditions. That seems much more severe than my case. Any clues on key medical words to search? Genetic syndromes? I am purely curious about my self, as medically necessary surgery had already been done (mostly, removal of floating and in appropriately imbedded teeth ). Thank you for your insure and direction.
posted on Wed, 11 Mar 2015
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The missing teeth and the hair problem can be a feature or hereditary ectodermal dysplasia.
The abnormality in the facial bone can be a hemifacial hypertrophy or atrophy on one side. Consult a good oral physician and get it evaluated. You need to get radiographs done like OPG, PA view and CBCT to confirm the diagnosis.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.     
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How To Test Abnormality Of Facial Bone Structure?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The missing teeth and the hair problem can be a feature or hereditary ectodermal dysplasia. The abnormality in the facial bone can be a hemifacial hypertrophy or atrophy on one side. Consult a good oral physician and get it evaluated. You need to get radiographs done like OPG, PA view and CBCT to confirm the diagnosis. I hope my answer will help you, take care.