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Is jaw surgery not an option because of my vertical maxillary excess (VME) but class 1 bite?

December 2, 2019
Asked By:AdrianTS in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

A doctor said I am not an orthodontic case. What do I do? A doctor concluded my case wasn't an orthodontic one due to my normal bite, but he also said I have a flat, retruded maxilla, which is aesthetically displeasing for my face. VME, 0 cheek projection, narrow palate, etc. I want to do something about my face, but I'm so lost. 

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December 3, 2019

Answer: Cheek and upper jaw

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