Author Topic: 2mm Upper Jaw Impaction  (Read 1435 times)

Kat1234

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2mm Upper Jaw Impaction
« on: November 15, 2017, 04:34:36 AM »
I went to see a jaw surgeon the other day and he suggested a Lefort 1 (impaction) of about 2mm and a genioplasty of about 5mm.

I could do with genioplasty, but I'm wondering whether the 2mm impaction would be worth it? Would it make much difference to my face? He said my VME was mild. I have a gummy smile but the majority of it comes from my hypermobile upper lip.

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Re: 2mm Upper Jaw Impaction
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2017, 08:25:23 AM »
I went to see a jaw surgeon the other day and he suggested a Lefort 1 (impaction) of about 2mm and a genioplasty of about 5mm.

I could do with genioplasty, but I'm wondering whether the 2mm impaction would be worth it? Would it make much difference to my face? He said my VME was mild. I have a gummy smile but the majority of it comes from my hypermobile upper lip.

A 2mm impaction is consistent with mild VME. That's all that can be determined from your question.
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