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If You Have a Receded Chin, Do You Automatically Need an Orhtognathic Surgery?
asked 1 year ago by 5006anon in Philippines
Latest answer by Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Question viewed 347 times
Tags: orthognathic, receding
or it can be that your jaws are properly aligned it's just that the bone in your chin didn't grow that much? i need a clear explanation please.
3 answers to If You Have a Receded Chin, Do You Automatically Need an Orhtognathic Surgery?
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Receded chin and teeth alignment
Just because you have a receded chin doesn't automaticaly mean that your teeth are out of alignment. If your bite is normal then a sliding genioplasty or chin implant would correct the chin projection issue without changing your tooth alignment.
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Chin surgery options for receded chin
Hi 5006anon,
Small or receded chins are relatively common. While more appropriate for a woman, small chins are usually not ideal for a man. Chin augmentation is normally combined with rhinoplasty or face lift surgery, or done alone. Chin treatment options include the following:
orthognathic surgery - teeth are aligned, upper & lower jaws are broken, and both are brought forward
sliding genioplasty - lower jaw chin bone advanced, without teeth alignment
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Chin implant vs orthognathic surgery
If your teeth align well and your chin receeds, the usual treatment is to avoid orthognathic surgery to slide the entire jaw forward and just focus on the chin alone. The 2 ways this can be addressed are with a chin implant or by moving the bone forward in a sliding genioplasty.
