It was primarily for aesthetic reasons (crowding in anterior portion of maxilla) that I consulted with an orthodontist this past year. I was expecting that braces would provide a simple solution to my problem. However, this is not the case. I have a Class III malocclusion-
anterior open bite 1.5 mm in CR, insufficient overjet/underbite tendency, steep occlusal plane, exaggerated curve of spee, bilateral posterior crossbite, evidence of sclerosis and flattening of condyles. Also, excessive lower anterior facial length and a long pogonion. I have mild wear on my molars and premolars that will get worse over time, and mild crepitus in my right TMJ...
I've been told either SARPE with lefort 1 or bimax.
http://jawsurgeryforums.com/index.php?topic=7471.0 I'm leaning toward bimax at this point.
Am I ill advised to go into this surgery with aesthetics being my primary concern? I really am not experiencing many occlusal related issues at this point in my life (I'm 25). I don't have headaches or terrible pain or anything like that. My aesthetic appearance isn't even that bad, compared to many cases, although I have been self-conscious about my teeth and smile as far back as I can remember. My thoughts are that this surgery will fix my teeth from an aesthetic standpoint (my initial primary concern) and will also be a preventive measure against periodontal disease, TMJD, and any other occlusal related problems that may occur in the future.
I'm just looking for some feedback.
Is it worth it?