Chin Implant Vs. Jaw Surgery to fix overbite? (photo)

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I'm 24 and I think I have a weak chin/jaw and have an overbite (but no pain). I went through orthodontics as a kid but for my orthodontist never tried to fix my overbite. Today, after 5 years, I went to another orthodontist. He basically told me that I would be a lot more attractive if I got my overbite fixed, which made me self conscious. Do you think I need either a chin implant or surgery to fix my overbite? They sound really expensive & the jaw surgery sounds like a lot of recovery.

Armin Moshyedi, MD · Answer

Although a chin implant may seem like an attractive option (cheaper and simpler), it will not address your overbite (and you may even not be a good candidate for an implant). The more expensive and complicated orthognathic operations which cut the bone and move the teeth into proper position can correct the overbite and make your jaw/chin more proportioned and aligned with your face. Since the conversation started with your dentist, ask him if he can recommend a craniofacial surgeon or oral maxillofacial  surgeon for a consult just to talk about it and see if this is right for you.Finally, I hope your dentist didn't really say, "You would be a lot more attractive if you got your overbite fixed." If he did, I suggest you only concern yourself with things that bother you, not someone else. Every face is different and these differences are what makes a person different and attractive.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I would advise seeing an oral surgeon to scan and evaluate the jaw/teeth issues. It appears as a surgery on the jaw might be indicated...

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Without all the information, it is hard to give exact advice, but I have many patients with receded chins, just like yours, who benefit from chin implants.  The surgery is quick and the recovery is fairly easy.

Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired) · Answer

The original orthodontist did a typical approach - fix the teeth and not the overall growth problem. You have a 'high angle' growth pattern with a smaller lower jaw and underdeveloped chin. The lips likely do not close naturally as part of the pattern.You 'can' have a sliding genioplasty but do not choose an implant since the vertical height of your chin is 'long' and you need to shorten it a bit; and only a 'boney surgery' will do that for you. As well, if you prefer an more ideal result, repeat orthodontics to 'reverse' some of the first orthodontics is necessary

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