[Teleradiographic analysis of the face in facial asymmetry]

The authors emphasize the interest of the frontal cephalometric analysis in facial asymmetries; principles of a simple cephalometric study are given. They analyse the mandibular abnormalities and his maxillary participation. Possibility of surgical treatment and postoperative control can be done. Three cases are presented. This method concerns post traumatic as well as congenital facial asymmetries.