I had a top palate expander and braces as a kid. I had a normal chin up until the braces, and then it was recessed. I also acquired TMJ. I'd prefer a DNA appliance to a sliding genioplasty. I don't think a orthognatic surgery is the best option because of the cost and that my bite is pretty ok in the back. I've seen very few before and afters with the DNA appliance that aren't associated with Dr. Singh and wondered if anyone had success with it. I'd really like to fix my chin and TMJ. Thank you.
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January 18, 2019
Answer: MRNA Appliance of DNA Appliance is ideal to correct chin.
There are subtle design differences between the two appliances but both are effective to develop dental arches (orthopedic development). These are not the only two arch development appliances either. There are many effective arch development appliances that work well in the right hands.
Good luck!
Facial Asymmetries may be completeely or partially corrected with a DNA Appliance depending on underlying issues.Orthodontics and/or Clear Aligners are sometimes needed to finish a case.
You are a perfect patient for the DNA Appliance due to your narrow six tooth smile, dark buccal corridors, recessive chin and forward head posture.
Your narrow maxilla means you nasal airway is also probably small. The chin is back because it is trapped in narrow upper jaw.
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