What is skeletal malocclusion?
Skeletal malocclusion involves the abnormal growth of the jaw bones causing the bite to become misaligned. The main symptoms are lantern jaw, and asymmetry, among others. It is well known that double jaw surgery, lower jaw surgery, and ASO can be used to improve these symptoms. Depending on the symptoms, the surgery that is used to correct it is different. It is important to undergo the most suitable surgery in order to achieve the best results.
What is lower jaw surgery?
Firstly, as the name suggests, lower jaw surgery only focuses on the lower jaw to improve the symptoms. This surgery is suitable for those who have no particular issues with their upper jaw and only have asymmetry on their lower jaw. It is difficult to see a significant improvement through lower jaw surgery alone, so there are not a lot of successful cases of just lower-jaw surgery. This is because even though it may seem like the issue is just with the lower jaw, it's common for the upper jaw to have symptoms as well.
What is Lantern Jaw?
Lantern Jaw is diagnosed when the lower jaw is longer than the upper jaw and protrudes further forward when viewed from the side. Typically if there are no issues with the bones and the protrusion is a result of the teeth it is possible to fix it through orthodontic work, but if it is due to excessive growth of the bones, it can only be treated through orthognathic surgery.
What other surgeries can I do instead of Lower Jaw Surgery for Lantern Jaw?
In addition to protrusion and asymmetry of the lower jaw, there can also be problems in the upper jaw. This means that double jaw surgery will be more appropriate. Double jaw surgery can improve most symptoms of malocclusion such as lantern jaw, asymmetry, protruding mouth, or a combination. This is because the upper and lower jaw bones are cut, moved, or rotated freely.
We went through how important it is to understand one's symptoms accurately in order to do the correct surgery. Selecting the right surgery will lead to the most satisfactory result. Even if you have lantern jaw it's necessary to determine which type you have, and which surgery you will need. It is also important to understand the difference between the surgeries, and what result you could achieve through each surgery.
Lower jaw surgery feels simple in comparison to the double jaw surgery, which is why many people are leaning towards it. Facial bone surgery, regardless of its kind, is irreversible. This is why it is crucial to select a surgeon with enough relevant experience, skill, and knowledge. Please consult with a certified professional at an Oral and Maxillofacial clinic who has a thorough understanding of the facial bone structures to ensure safe surgery with good results.
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