Maxillary Impaction Followed by Gum Contouring/bonding?

asked 11 months ago by sahra007 in ohio
Latest answer by Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD
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Tags: jaw, 3 weeks post-op, gummy, osteotomy, timing, uneven

Hi doctors, I just had osteotomy le fort 1 impaction done 3 weeks ago for my gummy smile, although i am loving the result (from 9mm to 2mm). I really want to have a gum contouring done, not to have the gummy smile fixed but because my gums are so uneven. I also broke a little piece of my tooth so i wanted to have some bonding done as well. Can i have those procedures done without jeopardizing my jaw surgery? if so when is the earliest possible? and can i do theme while i have braces? Thanks.

3 answers to Maxillary Impaction Followed by Gum Contouring/bonding?

Gum contouring & bonding can be done after jaw surgery

Yes, you should be able to have gum recontouring & cosmetic bonding without compromising your jaw surgery, but FIRST, you'll need permission from both your oral surgeon & your orthodontist, or whoever has treated you. Only they will know when you have healed adequately and are in a stable enough condition. Gum tissue contouring can be done very predictably with a diode soft tissue laser. Most of the time, it is best to wait for the braces to be off so that the... more

Kristen Berning, DDS
Dubuque Cosmetic Dentist

Gum Contouring for Gummy Smile

To play it safe I would wait six weeks following the LeFort orthognathic surgery you had. Six weeks will allow the bone to stabilize without any disturbance from another procedure. Gum re-contouring can be done with your braces on but I would defer it till the braces are off. Once the braces are off the final position of your teeth will be present so proper symmetry could be followed. An exception might be doing some gum re-contouring if your gums are very puffy /... more

Dan Haas, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Gum Contouring After Orthognathic Jaw Surgery

The answer is yes to all of your questions. After one month of uneventful healign you should be able to have your gums contoured without any issue. Make sure to have your oral and maxillofacial surgeron ok this and even perform the procedure for you.

Brian Dorfman, MD, DMD
Phoenix Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

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