Author Topic: Would I benefit from jaw surgery or a genioplasty?  (Read 932 times)

Jack2047

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Would I benefit from jaw surgery or a genioplasty?
« on: June 02, 2019, 06:10:41 PM »
Hi guys I was just wondering if getting jaw surgery or a genioplasty would benefit me in any way. I just recently finished invisalign treatment but I still have a slight overbite. My chin seems to be receded, but you cant really tell because of my beard. I dont have any x-rays but I've posted a a couple of side profile pictures. Also, I do seem to have some sort of sleeping disorder. I wake up quite often in the night, I did a sleep test with an oximetry device but the results came back as inconclusive. I was referred to a sleep specialist but I never ended up going.


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Re: Would I benefit from jaw surgery or a genioplasty?
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2019, 06:29:25 PM »
How are we supposed to give you advice about your face when you not only have no x-rays but are covering your entire lower jaw with a thick beard.

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Re: Would I benefit from jaw surgery or a genioplasty?
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2019, 06:30:49 PM »
It dosnt look like you have any lip incompetence, so if you dont have sleep disordered breathing, id say you have nothing to gain from jaw surgery or genioplasty, and a lot to lose.


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Re: Would I benefit from jaw surgery or a genioplasty?
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2019, 06:34:58 PM »
... My chin seems to be receded, but you cant really tell because of my beard. I dont have any x-rays.....

If you know that it's hard to tell due to your beard and no X rays, then why are you asking?
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Re: Would I benefit from jaw surgery or a genioplasty?
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2019, 06:42:33 PM »
I understand it's a bit foolish posting pictures with a beard, i though maybe you guys would be able to tell. I am going to be seeing an oral surgeon soon for wisdom teeth removal when I get the x-rays I'll post them here.

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Re: Would I benefit from jaw surgery or a genioplasty?
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2019, 06:49:42 PM »
I understand it's a bit foolish posting pictures with a beard, i though maybe you guys would be able to tell. I am going to be seeing an oral surgeon soon for wisdom teeth removal when I get the x-rays I'll post them here.

Make sure you ask for a CEPH x-ray.