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26 Year Old Male Considering BSSO to Correct my Underbite - India
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It all started with a Google search term "Lower...
N3RVEDecember 31, 2015
$7,500
It all started with a Google search term "Lower jaw forward" after taking several photos and wondering why my face appeared weird. I've had an underbite (mandibular prognathism) since my teenage years but didn't notice until my early 20s. Friends occasionally made (and still make) funny remarks about my jaw. Some of my cousins likened me to the cartoon character "Eustace Bagge" from 'Courage the Cowardly Dog' and this has severely affected my confidence socially. I'm also very conscious of my looks and regularly fold my lips to hide the effects of my underbite. I rarely take photos.
Recently, I noticed that when I yawn, there's a popping sound like a crack. This happens as I stretch the jaw bones when yawning. After some internet research, I found out this is called temporomandibular joint (TMJ). I don't know if the underbite surgery will correct this. I visited a local dentist who didn't have much to say but put me in touch with a surgeon in India who has invited me. I'm seriously considering this and might make the trip next month (January, 2015).
I've attached a photo of my maxila and mandible. Excuse the quality, I took this with a low quality camera. I'm still having a hard time deciding whether to proceed with the surgery now. Your opinions are welcome.
Recently, I noticed that when I yawn, there's a popping sound like a crack. This happens as I stretch the jaw bones when yawning. After some internet research, I found out this is called temporomandibular joint (TMJ). I don't know if the underbite surgery will correct this. I visited a local dentist who didn't have much to say but put me in touch with a surgeon in India who has invited me. I'm seriously considering this and might make the trip next month (January, 2015).
I've attached a photo of my maxila and mandible. Excuse the quality, I took this with a low quality camera. I'm still having a hard time deciding whether to proceed with the surgery now. Your opinions are welcome.
Replies (9)
December 31, 2015
Be careful who u go to in India , would u mind me asking who was recommended to uin India?
February 3, 2016
Thanks for the concern. No one was recommended in particular, but I've met with the surgeon and I think I'm in good hands.
February 3, 2016
Just be careful, check their authenticity through Google, if there is any medical claims against them be careful! Make sure the surgeon who sees you is the one that performs the op!! It's a big op so b extra careful. Just check all the 2 jaw surgery on here, very informative, talk soon.
January 1, 2016
Hi, I had jaw surgery with one of the best cranio-facial surgeons in India, Dr. Kishore Nayak in Bangalore. He's the person to visit. If not, visit the team at the Jaslok hospital in Bombay. I wish you all the best.
February 3, 2016
Hi,
Thanks for the information. The dentist in Nigeria directed me to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. Apparently, they have a very good track record as well. I'm hopeful.
Thanks for the information. The dentist in Nigeria directed me to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi. Apparently, they have a very good track record as well. I'm hopeful.
January 7, 2016
Tough to tell... those are low-quality cephs and you're turning away in the profile shot. Two things to note:
1) Underbites are more commonly corrected with maxillary advancement as opposed to BSSO. This is because the underlying problem is more often than not an underdeveloped maxilla, not an overdeveloped mandible. But not always.
2) You may have a negative occlusal plane (from profile view, incisors higher than back molars)... I can't tell from the cephs if your head is tilted back. If so, this would best be resolved via clockwise rotation as part of your treatment. If you aren't familiar with what I'm talking about, look up CW rotation, CCW rotation, and occlusal plane.
1) Underbites are more commonly corrected with maxillary advancement as opposed to BSSO. This is because the underlying problem is more often than not an underdeveloped maxilla, not an overdeveloped mandible. But not always.
2) You may have a negative occlusal plane (from profile view, incisors higher than back molars)... I can't tell from the cephs if your head is tilted back. If so, this would best be resolved via clockwise rotation as part of your treatment. If you aren't familiar with what I'm talking about, look up CW rotation, CCW rotation, and occlusal plane.
February 3, 2016
Thanks for your reply. I have met with the surgeon who will correct my bite and unfortunately, I will require BSSO and genioplasty reduction. In my case, it's an overdeveloped mandible.
August 12, 2016
hi Dear, i am also considering surgery in india. Have you done yours? could you please tell me name of your surgeon.many thanks
UPDATED FROM N3RVE
Now in Apollo Hospital, New Delhi - India; Four molars need to go
N3RVEFebruary 3, 2016
I've finally arrived New Delhi, India in preparation for my surgery. I thought I was going to get braces and wait a few months for the surgery, but the surgeon said I won't require braces before the surgery, however 4 of my molars must go to give room for the surgery which can happen anytime after 4 months. He has also said I will require genioplasty reduction.
My surgery (teeth removal) is scheduled to begin in less than an hour and I'm a bit worried. However, the surgeon seems nice and knowledgeable as he's done several of these procedures.
I'm paying about $600 USD to have the molars removed and would have to pay $7,500 USD for orthognathic surgery and genioplasty reduction.
My surgery (teeth removal) is scheduled to begin in less than an hour and I'm a bit worried. However, the surgeon seems nice and knowledgeable as he's done several of these procedures.
I'm paying about $600 USD to have the molars removed and would have to pay $7,500 USD for orthognathic surgery and genioplasty reduction.
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August 19, 2016
How did your surgery go at Apolo hospital? I also want to undergo one BSSO and a sliding genioplasty at Delhi please give your reviews :)
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