I’m 34(F) and have had several teeth pulled and have not gotten implants yet. It’s been over a year and a half and I can see that my jawline has changed significantly. I feel like it’s beginning to collapse, my jawline looks shorter and less defined. Eventually I will get teeth implants and bone grafts, but are there any treatments or surgery that can correct what has happened? Would an appliance like the Vivos or ALF help reverse this?
December 31, 2019
Answer: Collapsed jawline after tooth extraction You are absolutely right, the loss of teeth can change your jawline and make your face look collapsed. If the reason you have not gotten implants is because of the cost, I would suggest saving your money and getting the implants as soon as possible before more bone loss occurs. However, if the cost is not the issue and you want to have cosmetic improvement until you can get the implants, dermal fillers can certainly be used to temporarily correct the appearance of the facial collapse. Using a product like Radiesse and having it placed right on the bone can give a nice cosmetic correction.
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December 31, 2019
Answer: Collapsed jawline after tooth extraction You are absolutely right, the loss of teeth can change your jawline and make your face look collapsed. If the reason you have not gotten implants is because of the cost, I would suggest saving your money and getting the implants as soon as possible before more bone loss occurs. However, if the cost is not the issue and you want to have cosmetic improvement until you can get the implants, dermal fillers can certainly be used to temporarily correct the appearance of the facial collapse. Using a product like Radiesse and having it placed right on the bone can give a nice cosmetic correction.
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January 5, 2020
Answer: Teeth loss and Jaw recession I have seen this happen many times and unfortunately you need to have the tooth implants done and bone grafts. The lasers an fillers would not be appropriate for this. Please wait and have the surgery and then have it evaluated. Best, Dr. Green
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January 5, 2020
Answer: Teeth loss and Jaw recession I have seen this happen many times and unfortunately you need to have the tooth implants done and bone grafts. The lasers an fillers would not be appropriate for this. Please wait and have the surgery and then have it evaluated. Best, Dr. Green
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