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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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Unhappy with Facial Profile - Maxillofacial Surgery Candidate? (photo)
I'm a 20 year old male and am unhappy with my profile, mostly as a result of my poorly aligned jaw. Pics are attached. This is what I would guess my...
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Jaw Surgery for Gummy Smile, Receding Profile, and Lip Incompetence? (photo)
Possible surgical procedures for the following? Bad lip incompetence at rest, closing lips causes visible chin strain Receding side...
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Am I a Candidate for Orthognathic Surgery? (photo)
My main complain is gummy smile and slightly long maxilla. Also, my chin is receeding and my lower jaw is small wich creats jowels, double chin and...
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Chin Implant or Ortgognatic Surgery to Improve the Aspect of a Jaw? (photo)
I have an slightly receded lower jaw, with a maybe minimalistic overbite. The difference between jaws on the front is of about 0.5 cm. Most of my...
Recessed Chin or Jaw? (photo)
Hello I was wondering if I should get a sliding genioplasty or should invest in bi jaw surgery to bring out both jaws forward in addition to a sliding...
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Jaw Surgery for Major Overbite?
Hello I have been going to the Marquette school of dentistry to get braces and fix my overbite since I was 13 years old now im 18 my teeth are...
Do I Have a Receding Chin, over Jet, or Protruding Mouth? Please Help Identify Cause. (photo)
I had braces for two years. Even after braces, my front teeth protrude out. It looks bad when I smile. I would like to fix that, by surgery or...
What Kind of Facial Surgery Should I Look Into? I Have Problems With My Jaw, Sleep Apnea, Trouble Breathing? (photo)
Hi, 1st post ive had braces for a good couple of years and that had fixed my teeth and my bite functions fine.. i've been told my bite and teeth...
Orthognathic Surgery with Jaw Implants?
Okay so I am requiring surgery to advance my receding lower jaw but I would also consider getting jaw implants some time in the future to achieve a...
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