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I have a Class III malocclusion (underbite) and have worn braces with elastics to partially correct it. My two lower wisdom teeth were extracted due to lack of space. I also have significant midface (maxilla) and chin recession, with noticeable facial asymmetry — my right side is more developed and forward-grown, while my left side has a narrower jaw, flatter cheekbone, and a more horizontal ramus angle, which makes the underbite more obvious on that side.
My orthodontist confirmed insurance will cover jaw surgery, and I’m planning to get:
My upper teeth jut forward to compensate for the underbite — my orthodontist suggested extractions to bring them back in vertically, but I’d rather avoid that. Are there alternative options to align them without extractions?
My goal is to achieve forward facial growth, a balanced side profile, fix asymmetry and better definition in my lower third, chin, and cheekbones (zygos) — ideally with a sharp OGEE curve.
Would I qualify for LeFort II, maxilla impaction, zygomatic repositioning, CCW rotation, ramus contouring, and genioplasty? I live in Australia if that helps.
In photos 5–6, I puff my lips to simulate the results of maxilla advancement/impaction, which I think would also correct my drooped nose — does this seem accurate? In the last photo i have a photo of my bite as you can see the forward jutt of my upper teeth barely compensates for my underbite.
My orthodontist confirmed insurance will cover jaw surgery, and I’m planning to get:
- Maxilla advancement and impaction(hopefully lefort 2) and counterclockwise (CCW) rotation to shorten my long face and bring forward projection
- Mandibular surgery to correct the underbite and asymmetry
- Genioplasty to advance my recessed chin
- Zygomatic repositioning for defintion, projection and sharp ogee curve hopefully
My upper teeth jut forward to compensate for the underbite — my orthodontist suggested extractions to bring them back in vertically, but I’d rather avoid that. Are there alternative options to align them without extractions?
My goal is to achieve forward facial growth, a balanced side profile, fix asymmetry and better definition in my lower third, chin, and cheekbones (zygos) — ideally with a sharp OGEE curve.
Would I qualify for LeFort II, maxilla impaction, zygomatic repositioning, CCW rotation, ramus contouring, and genioplasty? I live in Australia if that helps.
In photos 5–6, I puff my lips to simulate the results of maxilla advancement/impaction, which I think would also correct my drooped nose — does this seem accurate? In the last photo i have a photo of my bite as you can see the forward jutt of my upper teeth barely compensates for my underbite.