DNA appliance / homeoblock help with recessive lower jaw? (photos)

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I would like to correct it or at least improve this without surgery if possible. Is this suitable for me? How exactly does it work? Does this just bring the jaw forward when biting down or do the jaw muscles gain strength to hold the jaw forward at a resting position? Also, if the lower jaw is brought forward would orthodontics be needed to bring the teeth backwards to correct the bite? I also have some jaw asymmetery- is this something that could be addressed?

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

I would strongly suggest utilizing the DNA (VIVOS)  Appliance to grow the maxilla.The RNA  Version can also simultaneously expand and protrude the mandible to correct retrusive chin.  The lower jaw is usually locked in a posterior position by the small maxilla.Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMOChair, Alliance of TMD OrganizationsDiplomat, American Academy of Pain ManagementDiplomat, American Board of Dental Sleep MedicineRegent & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular OrthopedicsBoard Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial PainDental Section Editor, Sleep & Health JournalMember, American Equilibration SocietyMember, Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences

DNA appliance / homeoblock help with recessive lower jaw? (photos)

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