**Abstract**

The chapter will describe etiology of craniosynostosis and the management in the young child. Included will be classification of various forms of craniosynostosis and surgical management. Diagnostic imaging including CT scan, MRI, etc. will be mentioned as a tool in the treatment considerations of the patient with Craniosynostosis. Initial diagnosis, and consultation with appropriate surgical service, and treatment options will be discussed in the Chapter. Surgical options will include surgical plan and fixation methods. Further discussion of combined orthodontic and surgical treatment planning is presented. Complications will be discussed and summarized including reasonable expectations with both short and long term outcomes.

**Keywords:** sutures, syndromic, craniosynostosis, oral surgery, maxillofacial surgery
