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Jaw surgery was supposed to fix my smile. It is still ugly, can anything be done to fix it? (Photos)

Kierra473Jun 22, 2017
I used to have an underbite, and had upper jaw surgery about 10 months ago. The surgeon told me that you would be able to see most of my teeth when I smiled, a couple millimeters at rest, and that my lips would look more proportional. However, when I smile, you can see barely any of my top teeth (even if I force it) and no teeth at rest. Is there anything that can be done, or is my only option a revision surgery?

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Dr. Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)
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Answered on Jun 24, 2017
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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

The actual bone shape at the angle does not  with osteotomies so you need to have a jawline implant ( see website) to alter the contours. It can be done at the same surgery or afterwards. It is a very esthetic change

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Gerald Wittenberg, MSc, DMD (retired)

There are a couple  of options. ideally you  orthodontics and lower jaw advancement surgery. Howeve we also do masking treatment with jawline augmentation and a proper genioplasty to create a jawline which can look great ( see website). 

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Yes, it can be revised but the specifics of the surgical plan and  the analysis of your present situation will give you the details on added risk etc. Generally, it can be done and the risks primarily relate to the original ones eg lower jaw nerve issue, infection, etc. Scarring adds an ...

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