Can a DNA appliance fix my recessed chin? (photos)

Question

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.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

Expansion with the DNA Appliance allows the lower jaw to move forward.  Use of the RNA version designed to treat sleep apnea more reliably brings the jaw forward.   I utilize the DNA Appliance as a second phase of TMJ treatment and for treating sleep apnea.The web reference is videos of patients treated with the DNA or RNA Appliance.The DNA Appliance will correct dark buccal corridors and pneumopedically grow your airway.  It should help with your forward head position as well.

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

Your recessed chin is more of a problem than just aesthetic. The recessed chin is also causing your TMJ problems and could also be causing sleep breathing problems.

The DNA appliance alone would probably not correct your recessed chin (retruded lower jaw). The mRNA would be more predictable. This is DNA appliance with a lower appliance that work together to reposition your lower jaw forward.

Good luck!

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