Which orthodontic treatment should I pick? (Photo)

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Here is my case: Lip incompetence (mentalis strain) Congenital absence of lower canines Gummy smile Procumbency of the lips Maxillary vertical excess One orthodontist recommended extraction of the upper premolars and recede the profile. This would resolve the lip incompetence and protusion. Another one said extraction would not solve the lip incompetence. He recommends two lower canine implants and considers a genioplasty and lip lift at the end of treatment. I don't know what to do.

Kerem Turgut Atasoy, DDS, PhD · Answer

Hello. The main problem is that your gums look too much and your teeth are not aesthetically ideal. Gummy smile botox and smile design application will be sufficient for this. A prosthetic approach rather than orthodontic treatment will allow you to achieve a more ideal result and avoid unnecessary surgeries.

David Whalen, DDS · Answer

It appears that you have been guided with some very specific information and spoken with specialists. With the limited information from the xrays and pictures presented, I cannot guide you with the specifics that you are asking without a thorough in person exam. I would like to welcome you for a visit to our office. Orthodontics and all dental treatment can come with a variety of options and sometimes it is not clear what to pick; I am happy to help!

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