Have a protruding jaw?

See a surgeon: A "portruding jaw" can be treated with orthognathic jaw surgery. No longer does jaw surgery require having your teeth wired shut, so see your local oral and maxillofacial surgeon to see what options are availabe to you.

Complaints??: Is the protruding jaw causing you any discomfort or you just don't like the way it looks. You can always get an opinion of an oral surgeon and be sure to get a list of risks alongwith the benefits.

Orth-oral surgery: Usually this type of jaw problem requires orthodontics and corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery). Start with an oral surgery evaluation. Your age my preclude this type of surgery.

Jaw surgery: Typically a protruding lower jaw (prognathism) is handled with a combined orthodontic and maxillofacial surgical treatment plan. Exactly what procedure is performed depends on the relationship of your jaws to eachother as well to the cranial base. Special x-rays and more current ct scans are taken to evaluate this. It may require lower, upper, or upper&lower jaw surgery. You should have a consult.

Orthognathic Surgery: At 31 years old, if orthodontic treatment alone will not be sufficient, jaw surgery is the answer! either one or both of the jaws (upper/lower) are sectioned to separate them from their bone base, and moved to a better predetermined position. They are secured by tiny pins and plates to heal in their new position. Amazing results!

Surgery: If just the chin is involved, chin reduction surgery will correct. If the teeth protrude also, a combination of orthodontic and orthognathic surgery will be necessary. Oral and maxillofacial surgery evaluation is indicated.