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Are There Any Alternatives to Maxillary Impaction Surgery For Open Bite? (photo)
asked 6 months ago by txquestion in Longview, TX
Latest answer by Doug Depew, DMD
Question viewed 417 times
Tags: alternative, open bite
finished with braces but open bite remains. Orthodontist says jaw surgery is needed to close bite. Fifteen yr old doesn't want surgery. Are there alternatives?
1 answer to Are There Any Alternatives to Maxillary Impaction Surgery For Open Bite? (photo)
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There are alternatives, but surgery is the best.
There are alternatives, but each has pros and cons. Here they are:
Braces and maxillary impaction surgery - see my video linked below. Look at the forth video called Maxillary Impaction (Skeletal Open Bite).
Braces and TAD's - probably the only viable option with a decent chance of success and acceptable result. It involves the orthodontist placing small metal bone anchors in your upper jaw to help pull the upper back teeth upwards.
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