DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2017.v04i12.006

Pages: 562-572

Long face syndrome has by far presented itself as a challenge to the present day orthodontist. Inspite of being critically reviewed in literature long face syndrome still remains unclear. This article aims at critically reviewing the literature for the available resources in handling this condition and providing the clinician a helpful tool to handle such patients in their clinic with clarity and ease. Internet search was performed using google scholar with keywords ‘long face syndrome, adenoid facies, nasal obstruction and anterior open bite’ to collect published literature with regard to long face syndrome. Published articles that described this condition in detail were reviewed and have been discussed here. Information available from the collected articles was segregated under various headings of prevalence, etiological factors, clinical features, cephalometric features, treatment plan and modalities. Long face syndrome has a multivariate etiology with both genetic and environmental factors associated. Timely diagnosis of the etiology and its treatment can allow normal growth to continue in children. As different age groups require different modalities of treatment based on the severity and etiology, it is necessary to understand the treatment planning protocol of this condition and follow it with precision.