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* Underbite correction *
My lower jaw is forward.
How can i fix this problem without surgery.
Pls help me.
Thank you very much.
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without clinically seeing it's not possible to say anything .
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You will need a consultation with an Orthodontist to decide if you can be treated without surgery. Newer treatment modalities like micro implants enables the treatment of a number of underbite cases without surgery
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Hi..You can go with extraction of lower two premolars. This space can be utilised in pushing lower teeth behind upper teeth. But it is based on case. For better results, surgery is advised.
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hello,
you need to consult an orthodontist and get it checked. it is better to see the case clinically for proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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First we need to evaluate your facial profile.
Then only we can say the exact possible treatment plan..
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visit to a dentist for examination and proper treatment plan
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Surgery is first line of treatment
Depending on the space available and overjet (horizontal distance between upper and lower teeth)
Removal of lower first premolars rt and left carried out
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Lower incisor extraction can also Will be done
Case dependant
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Visit orthodontist
Advised x rays opg and lateral ceph
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Dr. Shilpa
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
This can be done by Ortho treatment but only teeth can be corrected not the jaw a very minor jaw correction can be done at your age
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visit orthodontist
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do treatment as early as possible your growth may support your treatment
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
you can consult an orthodontist and take an opinion.If no other possibility is there you can opt for orthognathic surgery.
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