Retruded Maxilla and crooked jaw. Is there a way to fix this? (Photo)

May 17, 2023
Asked By:krat10 in Soest, Utrecht, Nederland

I have considerable asymmetry in my jaw and looking for a way to fix this in combination with fixing my retruded maxilla. I'll be going for jaw surgery but I'm uncertain whether I need upper jaw expansion or getting the lower jaw pushed slightly backward. My goal is to achieve the best cosmetic transformation possible

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May 23, 2023

Answer: DJS

Timothy Osborn, MDBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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May 23, 2023

Answer: DJS

Timothy Osborn, MDBoard Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
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March 12, 2024

Answer: Jaw surgery

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March 12, 2024

Answer: Jaw surgery

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