DUBAI & SHARJAH • FACIALLY DRIVEN
Facially Driven Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment planned for your face — not just your teeth
Facially Driven Orthodontics is a diagnosis-led orthodontic philosophy that begins with the face — including profile, jaw position, lip support, and smile dynamics — and then plans tooth movement to support these structures.
Rather than focusing only on straight teeth, this approach aims to create facial balance, functional stability, and natural-looking results that remain stable over time.
THE CONCEPT
What is Facially Driven Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment planned for your face — not just your teeth
Facially Driven Orthodontics goes beyond conventional tooth-focused treatment by integrating:
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Facial proportions and profile analysis
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Jaw position and skeletal relationships
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Lip posture and smile arc
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Functional bite and joint comfort
Tooth positions are planned after understanding how they affect the face as a whole.
"This philosophy recognizes that teeth exist within a facial framework — and orthodontic treatment should respect and support that framework."
WORKFLOW & PATTERNS
3D Digital workflow
Functional occlusion verified with CBCT and digital superimposition—planning movement around bone, joints (TMJ), and airway.
Soft Tissue Design
We plan lip support, incisor display, and smile arc—focusing on soft tissue aesthetics, not only tooth alignment.
TMJ & Airway Screening
Screening bite function and breathing patterns—stable results depend on comfort and physiology.
Relapse / Prior Braces
Identifying why teeth shifted (retention, forces) and rebuilding foundations for long-term stability
Class II / Class III
Targeted biomechanics for retrusive jaws or underbites—planned around skeletal relationships for profile improvement.
CASE STUDY
Non Surgical Profile Correction
(CLASS III / CROSSBITE)
A common concern is a “strong lower jaw” or crossbite. Many patients assume surgery is the only option.
With a Facially Driven plan, we focus on improving facial balance and functional occlusion using targeted biomechanics—often without invasive procedures, depending on suitability.
This is especially relevant for patients in Dubai & Sharjah, who want results that look natural and remain stable long-term.
FOR PATIENTS IN DUBAI & SHARJAH
Higher Standard of Orthodontic Results
We go beyond straight teeth to design facial harmony with a 3D-planned, conservative approach.
TRADITIONAL ORTHODONTICS
Primary Focus
Teeth Alignment
⚠ Risk: Face may not consider
Space Management
Extraction more common
⚠ Risk: Lip support may reduce
Smile Esthetics
Retracted / Narrow Smile
⚠ Risk: Flat look / Huge buccal corridor spaces
Planning Tools
2D X-rays, Models
⚠ Risk: Limited Prediction
FACIALLY DRIVEN STANDARD
Primary Focus
Facial Balance + Bite Function
✓ Benefit: Balanced profile
Space Management
Expansion + Distalization (When Appropirate)
✓ Benefit: Better lip support (Natural Fillers)
Smile Esthetics
Smile Arc + Cheek Support
✓ Benefit: Fuller Smile
Planning Tools
CBCT + 3D Digital Simulation
✓ Benefit: Predictable Outcomes
THE PROCESS
The Signature Protocol
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Facial Diagnostic
Assessment of facial balance, bite comfort, and profile support at your Dubai or Sharjah consultation.
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Conservative Development
When appropriate, space is created to preserve lip support and facial fullness—avoiding aggressive approaches
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Digital Twin Simulation
CBCT and 3D scans are used to simulate skeletal and dental changes before treatment begins.
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Smile Arc & Retention
Final detailing follows the natural curvature of the lower lip, with a retention plan designed to reduce relapse risk.
SELF - DIAGNOSTIC
Is This Right Approach For You
CASE TYPE: PROFILE
I had braces before, but I still dislike my profile.
CLINICAL STRATEGY
We focus on refining jaw position and incisor support, because straight teeth alone may not improve facial balance or profile harmony.
CASE TYPE: SKELETAL
I have a weak chin or a gummy smile.
CLINICAL STRATEGY
We use non-surgical orthodontic mechanics to improve facial proportions—supporting chin projection or reducing excessive gum display when clinically appropriate.
CASE TYPE: SYMMETRY
I am concerned about facial asymmetry.
CLINICAL STRATEGY
We evaluate bite function and jaw coordination to guide natural jaw alignment, helping improve overall facial symmetry and balance..
CASE TYPE: CONSERVATIVE
I want to avoid unnecessary veneers or restorations.
CLINICAL STRATEGY
We align your natural teeth into a stable smile arc, preserving enamel and supporting conservative, minimally invasive dentistry.
CASE TYPE: ANTI-AGING
I care about lip posture and facial thirds.
CLINICAL STRATEGY
We plan tooth position and arch form with soft-tissue harmony in mind—supporting facial thirds and maintaining youthful facial proportions.
CASE TYPE: TECHNOLOGY
I want advanced, tech-driven care.
CLINICAL STRATEGY
We use a Digital Twin workflow (CBCT, 3D scans, and simulation) to plan precise tooth movement aligned with facial and functional goals.
CASE TYPE: STABILITY
I prefer long-term results over quick fixes.
CLINICAL STRATEGY
Our planning prioritizes stable bite relationships and retention, helping reduce relapse risk and protect results over time.
CLINICAL OVERVIEW
Facial Concerns & Orthodontic Solutions
STRATEGY: MINI SCREWS AND TADS
Gummy Smile
High Gum Line
We use TAD-based orthodontic mechanics to gently intrude upper front teeth, improving gum display without jaw surgery and supporting a more balanced, confident smile.
STRATEGY: MANDIBULAR AUTO ROTATION
Open Bite / Weak Chin
Hyperdivergent Profile
By carefully controlling vertical dimensions (often through upper molar intrusion), we help close the open bite and allow the lower jaw to rotate forward, improving chin projection and bite function
STRATEGY: SKELETAL & DENTAL CAMOUFLAGE
Class III Crossbite
Forward Bite Pattern
For Class III crossbite cases, we plan targeted orthodontic mechanics around facial balance—improving bite coordination and profile harmony while keeping the approach as conservative as possible.
STRATEGY: INCISOR SUPPORT
Flat Lips & Aging
Loss of Facial Support
We optimize incisor position and arch form to support soft tissue—enhancing lip posture and facial balance without relying on aggressive cosmetic dentistry.
STRATEGY: ARCH EXPANSION
Narrow Smile
Dark Corridors
We broaden the dental arches to reduce dark corridors and create a wider smile line—providing a natural foundation many patients seek for a “Hollywood smile” look, while maintaining facial harmony.
STRATEGY: JOINT UNLOADING
Jaw Pain & TMJ
Clicking or Discomfort or Pain
We evaluate bite forces and jaw-joint comfort to reduce overload. This often helps with clicking, clenching, grinding, and facial muscle tension—supporting better function and long-term stability.
INTEGRATED FACIAL ORTHODONTIC CONTINUUM
Age-Specific Facial Orthodontic Strategy
✦ Profile Correction ✦ Gummy Smile ✦ Facial Asymmetry ✦ Airway & TMJ ✦ Smile Architecture
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Phase 01
Children (Age 7-12)
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GROWTH GUIDANCE
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AIRWAY HEALTH
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EARLY SKELETAL BALANCE
Early Intervention:
Guide jaw growth and facial proportions while skeletal structures are still adaptable.
Breathing & Habits:
Identify and manage mouth breathing, tongue posture, and habits that influence facial growth.
Prevention:
Reduce the likelihood of extractions, surgery, or complex correction later by building a stable facial foundation early.
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Phase 02
Teenagers (Age 13 - 17)
Growth-guided facial development during the most responsive phase.
Facial balance, profile design, and confidence during peak growth.
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PEAK GROWTH UTILIZATION
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NON-EXTRACTION PLANNING
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PROFILE & SMILE DESIGN
Growth Timing Advantage:
Use the adolescent growth spurt to influence jaw position, bite correction, and facial proportions more predictably.
Lip & Facial Support:
Prefer space-creation and arch development protocols when clinically appropriate to maintain natural lip support and facial fullness.
Confidence-Sensitive Aesthetics:
Offer discreet orthodontic options (including clear aligners) while planning facial outcomes—not just straight teeth—during high-visibility years.
✅ Goal: Support natural facial development and minimize future treatment complexity.
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Phase 03
Adults (Age 18+)
Facial refinement, stability, and non-surgical correction.
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TADS & ADVANCED MECHANICS
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ANT AGING FACIAL SUPPORT
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PRE- RESTORATIVE ORTHODONTICS
Facial Support & Soft Tissue Balance:
Restore arch form and tooth position to improve lip posture, smile arc, and facial harmony without aggressive cosmetic dentistry.
Complex, Conservative Corrections:
Use advanced biomechanics (including TADs when indicated) to correct bites, asymmetry, or relapse without surgery wherever possible.
Smile Architecture Planning:
Create the spacing, symmetry, and tooth positioning needed for stable, natural results—or future restorative work when required.
✅ Goal: Harmonize facial growth, bite function, and aesthetics while growth is still active.
✅ Goal: Achieve functional stability and facial refinement with minimally invasive, long-term solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Patient Education & Common Questions
1. What Facially Driven Orthodontics
It’s a face-first orthodontic planning method. We evaluate your profile, lip support, jaw position, and facial balance first—then move the teeth to support a stable bite and natural facial harmony (not just straight teeth).
2. How is this different from traditional orthodontics?
Traditional orthodontics often focuses mainly on teeth alignment and how the bite fits together. Facially driven orthodontics adds soft tissue analysis, facial proportions, and a 3D digital workflow (CBCT + scans + simulation) so the final bite supports the face—smile arc, lip posture, and jawline balance.
3. Will I need jaw surgery?
Often no. Many patients can achieve meaningful improvement using growth guidance (in teens), functional appliances, and advanced biomechanics (including TADs when indicated).
If surgery is required for severe skeletal imbalance, we’ll clearly explain it—but our approach is designed to reduce surgical need whenever appropriate.
4. Do you work with general dentists and smile makeover cases?
Yes. We frequently collaborate with dentists when orthodontics is needed before veneers, crowns, implants, or full smile makeovers. We plan tooth position and spacing so restorative work can be minimal, precise, and long-lasting.
5. Can adults benefit from this approach?
Absolutely. Adults often want profile refinement, better lip support, and stable function. Facially driven planning helps improve facial balance using conservative orthodontics—often without aggressive cosmetic dentistry—while building a healthier, more stable bite.
6. Will I need veneers or crowns after treatment?
Most patients don’t. Our goal is to align and position the natural teeth to achieve a balanced smile and facial support. If cosmetic restorations are desired, we plan orthodontics first so any veneers or crowns can be conservative and well-proportioned.
7. How long does treatment take?
Most cases take 12–24 months, depending on complexity (alignment vs skeletal correction, bite function, TAD mechanics, etc.). We prioritize stability, function, and facial harmony—not speed alone.
8. What is the cost of facially driven orthodontics?
Fees vary based on complexity and the techniques required (for example: 3D planning, skeletal correction mechanics, or relapse correction). We explain options clearly after diagnosis, and we offer flexible payment plans (Tabby/Tamara) to make treatment accessible.
9. Why should periodontal (gum) problems be addressed first?
Healthy gums and bone are essential for safe tooth movement and long-term stability. Treating gum problems before or during orthodontics reduces risk and protects results—especially in adults and interdisciplinary cases.
Start Your Journey with Confidence
Whether you're a parent planning early treatment, a teen looking for optimal smile results, or an adult seeking facial refinement — facially driven orthodontics offers you a customized, minimally invasive path to smile and facial harmony.
Dr. Srinivas Rao Bogavilli is one of the few orthodontists in the UAE who specializes in facial-driven orthodontic care — a philosophy that focuses on reshaping your smile and your face together.
Integrating Prosthetically Driven Orthodontic Treatment
For adult patients or those needing restorative work, we incorporate prosthetically driven orthodontic treatment into our plans. By utilizing a novel digital technique that leverages advanced software platforms, we can plan and execute orthodontic movements with greater precision and predictability. Our digital workflow is further enhanced by artificial intelligence, which streamlines landmark identification and automates complex planning tasks, improving accuracy and efficiency. This approach reflects our commitment to minimally invasive dentistry in all restorative and orthodontic procedures, ensuring alignment supports:
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Minimally invasive restorative treatment
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Future veneers, crowns, or implant placement
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Better outcomes for general dental practitioners and interdisciplinary dentistry cases