Do I have to have an incisor removed and will it cause me a flat face? (Photos)

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Jaw surgery or braces, -incisor, & chin implant. I have large overjet that couldn’t be fixed with two rounds of braces as I was born missing a tooth in my lower right side. It also creates great asymmetry in my bite and slightly in my smile. This places a lot of strain creating TMJ and a very weak chin. I also want it for aesthetics, it makes me insecure of my smile. Surgeons have told me I need double jaw surgery the ortho say need to have an incisor removed 1st to fix symmetry and make room for surgery. Can this give me a flat face?

Eren Pera, DDS, MSc · Answer

Individuals with lower or upper jaws positioned more forward or backward than normal due to genetic characteristics often require orthognathic treatment and jaw surgery. This skeletal disorder is addressed through both orthodontic treatments and surgical procedures. Additionally, jaw surgery is a suitable treatment for those with overbites, underbites, crossbites, or open bites.The right approach is not to camouflage the existing problem but to solve it. Based on your expectations, I believe that tooth extraction and orthodontic treatment will not satisfy you. Tooth extraction and orthodontic treatment will indeed result in a flatter profile as you mentioned. With orthognathic surgery, I can address both functionality and potential TMJ issues while achieving a more balanced and aesthetic profile and appearance. My recommendation is to undergo orthognathic surgery.

Do I have to have an incisor removed and will it cause me a flat face? (Photos)

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