Orthognathic Surgery: Q&A
Ask a QuestionChin 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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Best Way to Get a More Defined Jaw Line?
My jaw line has no defintion. My lower jaw appears to be the same wdith as my neck, and though I'm not overweight I almost always appear have a double...
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I Am a 22 Year Old with Long Face Syndrome What Should I Do to Gain Face Width? (photo)
Hello, I have a very thin face due to years of mouth breathing and and just being constantly slack jawed. This has caused my face to look extremely...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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