2013, Visited an oral surgeon to discuss my weak lower jaw. I was told I would need double jaw surgery and a possible sliding genioplasty. Malocclusion was found. 2014, wisdom teeth extracted. 2015, started braces. Planned surgery is 5-7mo. away. Is this the right choice? Would implants be a better option? I know there is less risk with implants, but what would be best at achieving a "better" profile? This has been emotionally taxing. P.S. Planning nose and ears for a later time.
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If you have a class I occlusion, you do not need entire jaw advancement (BSSO). A sliding genioplasty can be advanced over a centimeter as with a jumping genioplasty which advances the full thickness of the anterior mandible. This can also shorten the face which might be...
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To evaluate a person for a chin implant, a side profile photograph is required in addition to three-quarter and frontal views in the chin neutral position. Chin implants are manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes, are composed of Silastic, and are inserted through submental approach...