What’s Mouth Protrusion Correction Surgery?
This surgery is recommended for those with protruded gums, not protruded teeth. Each molar behind the two incisors are removed. Ulitis(gum bone) are cut off and the bones are pushed in. It is effective for highly protruded mouth with severe gum protrusion.
Cases that Need Mouth Protrusion Correction Surgery
Two-jaw surgery is for jaw bone anomalies, such as incorrect positioning of upper jaw, lower jaw and functional problems. Two-jaw surgery repositions upper and lower jaws, which is needed for jaw protrusion, facial asymmetry, long face, microgenia etc.
in which only the mouth protrudes and the face is not long
The facial shape is normal and only the mouth protrudes. In this case, teeth extraction and ASO can yield great results
in which both mouth protrusion and short chin are experienced.
The mouth looks more protruded because the chin is short.
The degree of protrusion varies for the upper and lower teeth, so teeth extraction would only make the mouth look more pursed. Thus, two-jaw surgery is recommended.
in which both mouth protrusion and long face are experienced.
When mouth protrusion is accompanied by a long face, the gums show when smiling and the mouth does not shut completely in a natural state.
In some cases, mouth protrusion is not severe. If the long face is not corrected, the face will look longer. Thus, two-jaw surgery is recommended.
in which protrusion of the mouth and the entire lower jaw is experienced.
The entire lower jaw below the nose is protruding, giving a masculine image. Two-jaw surgery that sets back the mouth and the lower jaw is recommended.
“Check the Cause of Mouth Protrusion:
Teeth or Gum?”
Teeth
Gum
See the profile and check the degree of protrusion. Much protruded mouth or gum protrusion needs mouth protrusion correction surgery.
- Protrusion exceeds 4mm
- Gum is unhealthy to undergo orthodontic treatment
- Gum protrusion is severe
- Gummy smile with a lot of upper gum showing
- Wrong position of jaw tip
- Wants significant difference in short time
- Infranasal depression is long or looks long
Benefits of Mouth Protrusion Correction Surgery
id SMART Mouth Protrusion Center
Professional center composed of orthodontics, prosthetics, orofacial surgery, plastic surgery departments that works together for all different kinds of mouth protrusion correction.
1. Specialist Cooperation System
Orofacial surgery
Plastic surgery
Orthodontics
Prosthetics
2. All mouth protrusions are correctable
Surgery Information
Surgery time
2 hours
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Hospitalization
1 day
Removal of stitches
About 2 weeks after
Recovery time
2-4 weeks