Do I have to have an incisor removed and will it cause me a flat face? (Photos)
February 10, 2024
Asked By:Reliable673234 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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?
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For an aesthetic smile, the upper teeth should be visible about 1-2 mm above the natural lip position, and when smiling, all teeth and 1-2 mm of gum tissue should be visible. The reason your teeth may not be visible could be due to your upper jaw being set back or an excess length of your upper...
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...
The symptoms that you are describing are extremely common and are frequently associated with one another. The answer to your question about the pros and cons of having a mandibular advancement can only be answered by the surgeon who is performing the surgery, based on your surgeon's personal...
