http://www.realself.com/question/toronto-long-face-syndrome Here is my previous post with pictures of me I have an underbite and it makes my face seem extremely long. I have consulted with a few doctors. They are planning on moving my bottom jaw only back 10mm on the left side and 3mm on the right side. I've had braces for 5 years so all my teeth should be aligned after the surgery. I've noticed in the x ray of my skull my whole mouth is extremely protruded. What surgery do I need?
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It appears that your mandible is definitely longer on one side, causing an asymmetry. I am not sure if there are any TMJ problems other than popping (like pain and episodes of locking). Now, as part of the full informed consent process prior to initiation of orhtodontia, you should have been...
I think that your best option would be orthodonticswith bicuspid extractions as well as a chin reduction Genioplasty. This will take care of the bimaxillary protrusion as well as the strong chin With a reduction genioplasty, your lower jaw will be softened...
My advice to you is to wait 6 to 12 months prior to making any decisions about reversing the surgery. Yes, the surgery can be reversed. However, the last 15 to 20% of swelling can take several months more to finally resolve. Dr. David Mueller, DDS, FABOMS