I have noticed my chin is receded in pictures so I started looking into a slight chin implant. The more look into it, it has dawned on me that this could be a result of having TMJ and I may need corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery). My bite seems fine, however, if I slide my jaw forward, my profile looks so much better. If an implant was placed in my chin, a similar result would follow and it seems less complicated than jaw surgery. How will I know which is the best way to go?
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June 22, 2016
Answer: A chin implant is great for providing increased projection to your chin
Each patient is different, there are many orthodontists and surgeons who work together. The end result should consider your profile, and a gummy smile can also be corrected by a periodontist after the work is completed.
In my experience orthognathic surgery is necessary to alter
the jaw. To adjust the jaw there is no substitute
for orthognathic surgery. Invisalign is
a possible alternative to traditional braces in some patients to prepare them
for orthognathic surgery. However, in my
opinion...
A broad nose can be made narrower through osteotomies or rebreaking of the nasal bones. The nasal tip can be made smaller through some tip suturing techniques as well. Alar-based Wier excisions can be performed that reduce the alar bases.
