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3-pc Maxillary LeFort Disappointment. X-bite, underbite and vert maxillary deficiency. Need professional opinions.

NCSUEngrAug 15, 2016
The photos included with this post explain it all. The plan was initially double-jaw surg, but surgeon decided a single jaw (said it would do everything needed). Plan was to move maxilla forward 7mm and widen it 5mm. Was also going to address no resting tooth show (occlusal plane angle only 6 deg) via downgraft. Wake up to find my upper maxilla crooked along with my nose, downgraft was "forgotten", and only 2mm forward movement resulting in protruding front max incisors (121 deg). Help????

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Dr. Majid Jamali, DMD
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Answered on Aug 18, 2016
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Majid Jamali, DMD

You should consult with a surgeon and get their opinion. Sometimes it is possible to reverse or change the planning to give better aesthetics. 

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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

The maxillary surgery will change the nasal tip/base of nose to some degree. However, everyone's nose is slightly different in the form and also the 'thickness' of the tissues; so you will get some changes which will be positive. But, yes, the tip will rise up and you already have a nasal tip...

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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

You have a good perspective. The idea is do treat the area which is not ideally developed rather than remove teeth to compensate and which will create an unattractive facial look now and as you age. Consult a Maxillofacial surgeon for discussion

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