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Chin Implant Vs Orthognathic Surgery for Receded Chin?
I have noticed my chin is receded in pictures so I started looking into a slight chin implant. The more look into it, it has dawned on me that this...
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Rhinoplasty Alternative for Broad Nose After Orthognathic Surgery?
I had orthognathic surgery (leforte 1), 5 months ago to correct a gummy smile. The surgery has caused my nose to broaden at the base when I smile even...
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Orthoganthic Surgery or Braces for Gummy Smile and Overbite?
I am getting braces, lingual on the top and regular on the bottom. Some doctors have said I need orthognathic surgery but I've also had a few tell...
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Is It Possible to Correct Lip Incompetence and Mentalis Strain?
I had orthognathic surgery already (BSSO and Lefort 1) in a severe open bite case. My bite is now perfect but I still have 4-5mm of lip incompetence...
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Invisalign Instead of Orthognathic Surgery?
I had metal braces as a teen, along with: headgear (that I didn't wear enough) to move my top jaw forward and an expander on my top jaw. My lower...
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Can I Expect my Nose Shape to Change As It Heals After Rhinoplasty?
Hi, I am 4 weeks post op from having rhinoplasty and orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery). The jaw surgery was for medical reasons, and surgeon told me...
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I Have A Weak Chin/Jaw, Am I a Batter Candidate For Orthognathic or Implant?
I've been insecure about the lower half of my face for a very long time. I recently spoke with an oral surgeon who informed me that he can correct...
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Aligning Teeth Before Orthognathic Surgery with Invisalign or Braces?
I'm deeply considering orthognathic surgery, however from what I understand braces are required to align the teeth before surgery. My question is...
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Safe to Get Orthognathic Surgery and Rhinoplasty at the Same Time?
Orthognathic is for correction of a bad bite and rhinoplasty (more commonly used) as we all know nose correction.
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Jaw Augmentation vs. Orthognathic Surgery - Less Risk and Reversible?
Is jaw augmentation reversible if I don't like it just like chin implants? I mean is it purely cosmetic unlike orthognathic surgery? Because...
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Do I Need a Maxillofacial Surgeon for Orthognathic Surgery?
I'm considering getting orthognathic surgery in the future and one of the surgeons I'm considering is a craniofacial surgeon and a plastic...
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Awkward Smile- Is my Mouth Too Small? Will Corrective Jaw Surgery Fix This?
I was told to get braces but got bonding instead to fill in spaces. I got them done Oct 5th, 2005 at (I'm now 20). My smile is really awkward,...
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Dental Implants Before or After Orthognathic Surgery?
If you must have braces and orthognathic surgery to correct an underbite, and must have a dental implant for an unrelated reason, in which order would...
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Do You Suggest Orthognathic Surgery or Rhinoplasty To Enhane My Profile? Or Both? (photo)
Hi, I have a large nose and an overbite, I think overall my side profile is not very appealing. Although I have an overbite, I still have quite a...
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Should I let my lower jaw move back or my upper jaw move forward? (photo)
My surgeon said there were 2 options for correcting an underbite. Should I let my lower jaw move back or my upper jaw move forward? what's the...
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Is There Any Solution for a Crooked Jawline? (photo)
The left side of my jaw is longer than the right. I feel I have no chin. the right side looks pointed as its small while the left side looks bulky....
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Do I Have to Get Braces for Corrective Jaw Surgery?
Or can i get corrective jaw surgery alone?
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Would You Recommend Jaw Surgery? (photo)
Im 18 and have had braces for 7 months now. I got my braces to correct 2 crossbites, cuspid& 3rd molar, My crossbites are corrected but now I have...
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Facial Asymmetry. What Do you Suggest To Straighten Out Everything? (photo)
Hello Basically I have a few questions... My jaw appears to be awkwardly asymmetric in the picture below few my Nose to chin and the angle it is at....
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How Can I Make my Face Look More Sculpted? (photo)
I am 18 and i feel like i have too much excess fat right around my mouth and my jaw is not very defined.. What can I do to fix this?
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On 600 Calories or Less a Day Why is my Weight Staying the Same?
I had orthognathic surgery 3 weeks ago and have not been able to get down more than about 600 calories per day for the last 4 or 5 days.(1ensure, some...
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Can an Underbite/deficient Upper Jaw Be Corrected in an Adult Without Surgery?
I had 2 upper premolars pulled as a child, and all wisdom teeth at 22. I now have a very narrow upper jaw which is 3mm behind my upper. I have...
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Is the Orthodontics Going to Help or Should I Get Orthoganathic Surgery? (photo)
Its been half a year since I started my orthodontics, mainly for bringing my chin out. I do not think it will work, however, as the braces will do...
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Maxiofacial Dr verses a plastic surgeon
Can a dr who had maxiofacial training with training in costmetic do a Lower face lift just like a plastic surgeon can???? i have a dr locally who said...
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Medpor Mandibular Angle Implants - Infection. Should I Get Them Removed?
Summary: Medpor Mandibular Angle Implants intra-orally - both sides. Trouble only on one side. ==== Antibiotics 2 days before through 5 days post op...
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Is It Possible To Shave Off Some Part Of Mandible And Chin To Correct Asymmetry If The Bite Is Normal?
Is it possible to shave off some part of mandible and chin to correct asymmetry if the bite is normal?
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Recovery Time for Immediate Temporization Type Dental Implant
How much recovery time for extraction, implant, bone graft (cadaver) and a few stitches? No flap made. I am on day 3 and still have headache and...
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Disproportional Lower Jaw. What are your recommendations to get a more angular face? (photo)
Hi, I'm 21 years old and just recently got my braces off that I wore for around 2 and 1/2 years for overbite. My orthodontist hasn't really...
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Will There Be Permanent Skin or Muscle Damage if I Get my Jaw Implants Removed After Having Them for Less Than a Week?
I had jaw implants a few days ago and as the swelling goes down I'm starting to realize that I'm not liking the results. It looks too large...
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Post Jaw Surgery Wrong Occlusion. Can't Bite?
I underwent a jaw surgery..i had 6 fractures due to an assault on my lower jaw...i have 4 titanium plates in my mouth...now i am not able to bite..
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How Do You Correct an Underbite on a 6 Yr Old?
My son is 6 years old and has a slight underbite. His dentist has suggested extracting the top 4 teeth and 2 of the bottom teeth (he has already lost...
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