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Dr. Sam Muslin: "Jaw Surgery to correct conditions of the jaw can often be avoided with the latest VENLAY® restorative method. The non-surgical under bite correction alternative treatment can actually correct your bite problem and improve your facial profile. Most people with an under bite do not like their profile with a large looking lower jaw. Most were told that their only choice was jaw surgery and braces. With today's alternative treatment that is non-invasive and non-surgical, your under bite can actually be corrected and your facial profile significantly improved. The secret to success is VENLAY® restorations with Face Lift Dentistry® method."
Jaw Surgery for Underbite
An underbite can be caused by a myriad of reasons. Whether they are caused by the individual because of excessive tongue thrusting or poor chewing habits, a result of teeth mis-aligning the jaw, or a result of the underlying bone structure through adolescent development, the end result is the same. It can also be quite costly. With that in mind, lets take a moment to review your surgical options when it comes to jaw surgery for underbite.
Teeth Based Underbites
As listed in the introduction, a range of things can cause an underbite. When the result of an underbite is your teeth, then you are looking at a comparatively inexpensive procedure. If teeth are found to be the culprit, then you will schedule an appointment with your dentist and have him or her remove the trouble teeth. Once removed, the lower jaw should relax again into its correct positions. A primary reason why teeth can be a problem is because of overcrowding in the mouth. Rarely, over crowding will produce an underbite.
Jaw Shave Reductions
Jaw shave reductions are done as a secondary surgical procedure. Instead of addressing the problem, it is designed to help lessen how noticeable a lower jaw can be after surgery or other treatment options. Jaw shave reductions may occur if people cure their underbite but are still displeased with the shape of their jaw.
Upper Jaw Extension
This is the first of two possible surgical procedures that can be done. With the lower jaw sticking out, you can either reduce the size of the lower jaw or extend the upper jaw out. In either case, it will depend on the consultation, experience of the attending surgeon, and the shape of your face. With an upper jaw extension, the upper jaw is surgically extended just enough forward to meet the lower jaw. This will correct any problems caused by having an underbite.
Lower Jaw Retraction
With a lower jaw retraction, the lower jaw is reduced in size to bring it in line with the upper jaw. Again, the length and duration of the procedure will depend on the size of your lower jaw and the amount of reduction that will take place.
Surgical Considerations
Prior to scheduling a surgery, you will have to consider many things and weigh the pros and cons of such a procedure. As you will be undergoing surgery, there is a slight risk associated with that, though it is relatively minimal in underbite correction. In addition, you will want to consider the costs, pre-surgery planning, and recovery.
1. Children
Unlike adults, children have several other options that can be tried prior to surgery. Depending on the severity of the underbite, these non-surgical methods will have a varying degree of success. Typically, the earlier in development you catch an underbite and begin correcting it, the easier it will be. Two of the most popular techniques involve headgear and are known as the upper jaw expander and the reverse-pull facemask.
2. Cost
The biggest limiting factor of whether or not you get this surgery is cost. Simply put, depending on where you are, surgery for fixing an underbite can range from $5,000 to $90,000. While the extent of an underbite rarely changes the price, it may change if there are other complications that may make it more challenging to operate.
3. Planning Prior To Surgery
A great deal of planning goes into underbite surgery. You will have to get the ball rolling by contacting your dentist or primary care physician. They may have the information of a specialist who you will see next to discuss the procedure and what they may be able to do.
4. Recovery After Surgery
It has been suggested that those recovering from underbite surgery should spend about 3 months with little to no activity. In addition, eating and drinking afterwards may be challenging.
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