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Jaw extension

  • 11-06-2014 08:15PM
    #1
    Aoife.c12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    I'm just wondering has anyone had an extension to their lower jaw for dental reasons. I have an overbite and was suggested to get braces but for a better result, get jaw surgery too. Would just like to weigh up the options.


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  • #2
    tooth_doc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭tooth_doc


    Aoife.c12 wrote: »
    I'm just wondering has anyone had an extension to their lower jaw for dental reasons. I have an overbite and was suggested to get braces but for a better result, get jaw surgery too. Would just like to weigh up the options.

    Ideal option is what was recommended to you i am assuming from your orthodontist, orthognathic surgery (jaw correction surgery)is a major procedure done through a lot of planning so if somebody assessed you and told you you needed it then that will be best option, but a second opinion from another orthodontist/surgeon will never go amiss

    Once surgery and its associated supportive orthodontics is done , dramatic results can be achieved


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