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Can retractive orthodontics be reversed now that I am an adult?

8a85s29iMFeb 24, 2019
From 14-18 years old, I had retractive orthodontics that pulled my maxilla and lower jaw back and stunted my growth. Is this reversible now that I am an adult (20 years old)? What are the best ways to reverse this and bring the maxilla forward to where it was supposed to be?

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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

You are correct!. you have a vertical facial growth pattern along with the 'underbite'. The lower jaw and the upper jaw both require repositioning for both cosmetic and functional/bite reasons. The midface will appear more balanced and if it is judged overly deficient, one can augment the cheeks...

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You do appear to have a vertical facial growth pattern. The slope from the ear towards the chin is 'steep' evidencing this pattern. Ideal treatment can involve orthodontics and surgery; and masking surgery can be done without orthodontics. It will depend upon your goals and esthetic preferences.

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