Greetings from Sweden :-) I suffer from Malocclusion class 2, an overbite and a deep bite, around 10 mm in between. My lower jaw is too far back in regard with my upper jaw. I do have TMJ and my airways aren’t that open as I can feel it. I would like to advance my lower jaw and also expand both lower and upper arch. I have some minor problems with chewing. I’m more interested in having a stronger jaw and correct bite rather than teeth. Do I need the DNA or Homeo and will I need for both jaws?
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The facial asymmetry will respond well to the DNA Appliance. If the Cant does not correct I would suggest than doing cranial work (chirodontics) and be sure to work with a neuromuscular dentist. A simple cant can sometimes be almost magically corrected by a combination of neuromuscular di...
You ask some great questions. Most likely your overly flared teeth are the result of insufficient space to upright the teeth along your dental arch. You could perform IPR to make the teeth narrower and thus allow the teeth to fit along your dental arch in a more upright and natural position.
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TMJ Dysfunction is most commonly caused by underdeveloped dental arches. These underdeveloped dental arches also adversely affect your airway. Using the DNA appliance, or any number of other fixed and/or removable arch development appliances, will increase the size of your dental arches. Since...
