I Had Braces 2 Years Ago, Now I'm Considering Orthognathic Surgery? (photo)

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I first got braces 5 years ago and had them on for 3 years. My dentist took them off last 2011. My teeth have aligned but i still have an overbite and an open bite. Apparently my maxilla is protruded and i'm considering getting orthognathic surgery soon. It says on the articles i saw that the patient would have to get braces before getting the surgery....will my 3 years with braces count or would i have to get braces again? I'm wearing my retainers so my teeth are still aligned properly.

Randy M. Feldman, DDS · Answer

You were either misdiagnosed. or simply not explained it is a surgical remedy only IF you prefer no compromises. You have a tri-dimensional orthopedic discrepancy. The only way to resolve an orthopedic problem is with orthopedic therapy(surgery) in a non-growing host(assuming you are at least 19yoa)!

	More than likely you will need braces on again for the surgery, not necessarily for more straightening!.

Russell Sutliff, DDS · Answer

You would most likely be required to have braces again to act as "handles" on the dental arches for the surgeon to "ligate to".  Post-surgically, the braces would be in place for final detailing of the finished product.   Good Luck!

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