Underbite (Class III bite): treatment for children and adults in Dubai
When the lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth: causes and treatment options at Manhal Medical Center, Dubai.
An underbite is when the lower front teeth sit in front of the upper front teeth. It may come from the teeth, the jaws or both.
Children may be treated with growth-guidance appliances; adults with mild cases with braces or aligners; significant skeletal cases may need combined orthodontics and jaw surgery.
Signs and symptoms
- Lower teeth in front of upper teeth
- Prominent chin
- Difficulty biting or wear of front teeth
Common causes
- Underdeveloped upper jaw
- Large lower jaw
- Genetics
When to see a doctor
Early assessment in children is important because upper-jaw growth can sometimes be guided.
How it is diagnosed
Clinical examination and radiographs distinguish dental from skeletal causes.
Which doctor to see
Dr. Moaiyad Pacha
Consultant Orthodontist · Airway & Sleep
Orthodontics, MARPE expansion, airway-focused treatment and Invisalign.
Treatment options
Children may be treated with growth-guidance appliances; adults with mild cases with braces or aligners; significant skeletal cases may need combined orthodontics and jaw surgery.
Questions patients ask
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-09-23 · Treating specialist: Dr. Moaiyad Pacha
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
Can an adult underbite be fixed without surgery?
Mild cases often can; significant skeletal discrepancies usually need surgery for the best result.
Which doctor treats underbite in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, underbite is assessed by Dr. Moaiyad Pacha (Consultant Orthodontist · Airway & Sleep).
How is underbite diagnosed?
Clinical examination and radiographs distinguish dental from skeletal causes.
When should I see a doctor about underbite?
Early assessment in children is important because upper-jaw growth can sometimes be guided.
What treatments are available for underbite?
Depending on the cause: Early Orthodontics for Children, Traditional Braces, Adult Orthodontics. Children may be treated with growth-guidance appliances; adults with mild cases with braces or aligners; significant skeletal cases may need combined orthodontics and jaw surgery.
Where is Manhal Medical Center?
We are at Building 101, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE, between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, with easy access from Jumeirah, City Walk, Downtown and Business Bay.
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