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Face symmetry
I have braces on my teeth. According to doctor I have to go through a lower jaw surgery. I have x rays . Can you please tell me, do I need jaw surgery and if needed, only lower jaw or both the jaws are required to get a good face symmetry?
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Pls send ur xraya and photos
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Dr. Vikram Pandit
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15 yrs exp
Pune
If you have some facial asymmetry, usually surgery is performed on both jaws to give a more predictable and good outcomes. But obviously it varies according to the degree of facial asymmetry.
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Consult an orthognathic surgeon with necessary photographs, xrays and dental models
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