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I'm wondering can the lower mandible be advanced without surgery?
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Age dependent: Lower jaw growth can be enhanced in growing children, Tweens, and early teens. Once growth has ceased, surgical intervention is required. Functional jaw orthopedics does NOT work in non-growing adults. Please see a qualified Orthodontic Specialist, and the Oral Surgeon on his/her cranio-facial team, for advice as to treatment to manage your malocclusion. Remember, everyone's different.
Answered 6/7/2014
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Unlikely at age 35: At the age of 35, mandibular advancement is not an option without some type of surgical intervention. During early childhood, some mandibular growth can be stimulated and/or directed with special dentofacial appliances under the care of an orthodontist.
Answered 7/30/2014
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