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The illusion of a short ramus comes from a large gonial angle:
This occurs because the maxilla is recessed which also forces the mandible to recess as well. SInce the mandible is "stuck" it has to grow downward in order to fit in the skull. Remember: the bones in your skull have to cooperate in a way where they function properly together. As a result improper growth of certain parts will affect other parts. If you are using retractive rubber bands and have downward growth, you will recess your face more and the downward growth will get worse.
As the maxilla moves forward, the mandible can also start to move forward as well which could also align your bite as well.
Your skull already has all the bones it needs to properly form your face. However, the misalignment is the reason why it looks like you lack the bones.
This occurs because the maxilla is recessed which also forces the mandible to recess as well. SInce the mandible is "stuck" it has to grow downward in order to fit in the skull. Remember: the bones in your skull have to cooperate in a way where they function properly together. As a result improper growth of certain parts will affect other parts. If you are using retractive rubber bands and have downward growth, you will recess your face more and the downward growth will get worse.
As the maxilla moves forward, the mandible can also start to move forward as well which could also align your bite as well.
Your skull already has all the bones it needs to properly form your face. However, the misalignment is the reason why it looks like you lack the bones.
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