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Is there a limitation in advancement in Mandibular Advancement Surgery?

July 28, 2022
Asked By:Jubilant948889 in Grand Junction, CO, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri

I previously consulted with specialists and they said I have a mandibular hypogenesy. My chin point is approximately 1.5-2 cm behind my upper lip. Is there any limitations to advancement of mandible? I heard beyond 8 mm there may be complications

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