Protuding Mouth Surgery: Overview
There are many procedures out there like protruding mouth surgery that improve the aesthetic of your face. These surgeries can even fix your facial depth that is being affected by a protruding mouth. Protruding mouth is when the mouth is more protruded as compared to the chin and/ or the mouth. Some people who would like their protruding mouth fixed, get protruding mouth surgery. When someone with a protruding mouth smiles their gums show and they often have an abnormal bite. In this post, we describe the causes of protruding mouth and the solutions to treat it.
Protruding mouth surgery is a procedure that is often done for either cosmetic or medical purposes. Protruding mouth is caused by abnormally protruding teeth and gums. There are also variations with protruding mouths and how they present. When someone has a protruding mouth, their teeth are usually straight with the gums protruding. But, in some cases both the mouth and the teeth are protruding. When you have a protruding mouth, it changes your facial depth and the appearance of your jaw.
Some of the most common causes of protruding mouth are:
1. Teeth that are too big or too small
2. Gums that are too large or too small
3. Crowding of the teeth
4. A gap between the upper and lower teeth
5. A gap between the upper and lower jaw
6. Underdeveloped or overdeveloped muscles in the jaw
7. A difference in size between the upper and lower jaws
8. A gap between the upper and lower lips
9. An overgrowth of gum tissue
10. A condition called hypodontia
11. An abnormal development of the upper and lower jaws
Protruding Mouth Surgery: Different Types of Protruding Mouth
These various different cases of protruding mouth, affect which protruding mouth surgery will be used to correct it. So, if you have a slightly protruded mouth, you will need a different protruding mouth surgery as compared to someone with a more severe protrusion. These mouth protrusion procedures are Anterior Segmental Osteotomy (ASO), Two jaw surgery, bimaxillary protrusion surgery, Lamination, regular orthodontist treatment and maxillofacial surgery.
Depending on the severity of your protrusion, your surgeon will decide which protruding mouth surgery will be appropriate. Below are some of the different levels of severity of protrusions and what surgery you will need as a result. These various protruding mouth surgeries aim to immediately improve the facial form, getting rid of gummy smiles and abnormal bites.
Types of Protruding Mouth Surgery
Protruding gums means that you will need bimaxillary protrusion surgery to correct it. In cases where your gums are only slightly protruded, you will need lamination. Lamination fixes the arrangement of the teeth without the use of braces, altering the face shape through teeth extraction. When you have a complicated protrusion that is less than 4mm, you will have to undergo two jaw surgeries. During this procedure, both of your jaws are operated on at the same time.
The most common protruding mouth surgery is called maxillofacial advancement surgery. This is a procedure that involves moving the lower jaw forward in order to increase the size of the jaw opening. The jaw joint is moved forward so that the jawbone will grow into the area where the jaw was moved. If just your teeth are protruded, then you will only need orthodontic treatment.
These procedures could also improve various other problems that you might be facing due to your protruding mouth. These problems include but aren’t limited to headaches, speech impediments and jaw pains.
Before you can go through any of the procedures, you must first receive a consultation from your surgeon or orthodontist. This is where they analyze your protruding mouth and see what kind of surgery would best fit your mouth and the results that you have in mind. During this analysis, they usually take pictures and molds of your mouth to see what your surgical plan would look like.
When you undergo the procedure, according to your own preference and the suggestion of the doctor, you will be under general anesthesia. Depending on the severity of the protrusion of your mouth, the length of the procedure varies.
After the procedure, the recovery time varies from a couple weeks to a couple months. And you should make regular checkups with your doctor and/or orthodontist.
Protruding Mouth Surgery: What are the Cons?
Protruding mouth surgery is very effective, and they can correct your protruding mouth. However, they do have some risks and complications. You should be aware of these before undergoing any of these procedures.
Some of the risks and complications of protruding mouth surgery are:
1. Pain
2. Infection
3. Bleeding
4. Damage to nerves
5. Scarring
6. The jaw may not grow properly
7. The bite may change
8. There may be a relapse of the protruding mouth
9. The gums may recede
10. Jaw growth may be stunted
11. In some cases, the jaw may be too short
12. The jaw may be too long
With these complications in mind, protruding mouth surgeries can greatly improve your facial aesthetic and boost your confidence. If these procedures sound like something you are interested in, request and schedule your consultation with Wonjin Plastic Surgery. Our clinic is a one-stop beauty center, in Korea. Its services range from plastic surgery to dentistry and will meet any of your beauty needs. Make your consultation today and get the perfect facial aesthetic.
