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LE FORT
First of all, there are three types of leforts
Type one advances bottom part of maxilla, type 2 advances whole maxilla, type 3 moves maxilla and zygos (cheekbones)
Upper jaw, Maxilla:
Le Fort I is used to correct mid-face abnormalities. Aesthetically, a Le Fort advancement harmonizes facial balance by correcting the sunken or setback appearance of a small upper jaw, and also improving the fullness of the upper lip.
The upper jaw can be moved forward to correct an underbite, or lifted up to correct an open bite or gummy smile. Balance to your facial profile is provided through increased projection of your cheekbones and upper lip.
Advancing the upper jaw improves the flow of air through your nasal airway and behind your soft palate. If planned and treated in a precise fashion, the surgery is capable of completely eliminating nasal airway obstruction.
BSSO
Involves the lower jaw, mandible:
Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (BSSO) corrects the length and position of the lower jaw. Your lower jaw is moved forward to correct an overbite, improving how your teeth come together when chewing, as well as opening up the airway behind the tongue.
The BSSO usually requires a lengthy period of orthodontics, both leading up to surgery as well as after the procedure. There are limits to a successful BSSO advancement of around 6-8mm.
Too great a movement, and the pull-back forces from the tongue and skin lead to an unstable bite and the potential for “relapse”. Pulling back your lower jaw with a “BSSO setback” obstructs your airway, and should never be considered as a treatment option.
BIMAX
BiMax surgery advances and corrects the position of both jaws, combining the BSSO and Le Fort I in one operation. Correcting your jaw relationship balances how your teeth meet when eating, and minimizes the risk of tooth wear and jaw joint issues.
BiMax surgery is often used to alleviate airway obstructions that lead to snoring, sleep apnea, and poor exercise tolerance. Advancing both jaws together opens your airway substantially, improving the natural flow of air when breathing.
Your smile and facial appearance will be enhanced, through idealizing the amount of teeth you show when talking and smiling, and by accentuating the definition of your cheekbones, jawline and facial profile.
GENIOPLASTY
Genioplasty is a procedure used to correct how far forward the chin projects. It is used to correct the symmetry of the chin point, and the contour and shape of the chin. A Genioplasty is often performed as part of a sequence of surgical jaw procedures.
BEFORE AND AFTERS:
www.jawcenter.la
First of all, there are three types of leforts
Type one advances bottom part of maxilla, type 2 advances whole maxilla, type 3 moves maxilla and zygos (cheekbones)
Upper jaw, Maxilla:
Le Fort I is used to correct mid-face abnormalities. Aesthetically, a Le Fort advancement harmonizes facial balance by correcting the sunken or setback appearance of a small upper jaw, and also improving the fullness of the upper lip.
The upper jaw can be moved forward to correct an underbite, or lifted up to correct an open bite or gummy smile. Balance to your facial profile is provided through increased projection of your cheekbones and upper lip.
Advancing the upper jaw improves the flow of air through your nasal airway and behind your soft palate. If planned and treated in a precise fashion, the surgery is capable of completely eliminating nasal airway obstruction.
BSSO
Involves the lower jaw, mandible:
The BSSO usually requires a lengthy period of orthodontics, both leading up to surgery as well as after the procedure. There are limits to a successful BSSO advancement of around 6-8mm.
Too great a movement, and the pull-back forces from the tongue and skin lead to an unstable bite and the potential for “relapse”. Pulling back your lower jaw with a “BSSO setback” obstructs your airway, and should never be considered as a treatment option.
BIMAX
BiMax surgery advances and corrects the position of both jaws, combining the BSSO and Le Fort I in one operation. Correcting your jaw relationship balances how your teeth meet when eating, and minimizes the risk of tooth wear and jaw joint issues.
BiMax surgery is often used to alleviate airway obstructions that lead to snoring, sleep apnea, and poor exercise tolerance. Advancing both jaws together opens your airway substantially, improving the natural flow of air when breathing.
Your smile and facial appearance will be enhanced, through idealizing the amount of teeth you show when talking and smiling, and by accentuating the definition of your cheekbones, jawline and facial profile.
GENIOPLASTY
Genioplasty is a procedure used to correct how far forward the chin projects. It is used to correct the symmetry of the chin point, and the contour and shape of the chin. A Genioplasty is often performed as part of a sequence of surgical jaw procedures.
BEFORE AND AFTERS:
Before & After Photos | Los Angeles, CA | Jaw Surgery LA
See the before and after gallery for procedures performed by the professional staff at Jaw Surgery LA, such as Orthagnathic Surgery and Facial Implants.
www.jawcenter.la
