They were originally intended to repair a deep-bite (lower teeth masked by upper teeth) and an overjet/bite (about 1cm). Although i had a pointed chin which protruted from the jaw-line.
Since, I've had them, many friends have commented things such as: "your face has become so thin" or "long" or "sharp".
As a man, this wasn't quite the "rugged" aesthetic i was hoping for.
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10 weeks ago, i had mandible advancement surgery (to close the overbite). I had severe swelling for about 2 weeks.
Ironically, at the 4 week stage, the swelling had filled out the "narrow face" and it looked Great!!!
... but a few weeks later, most swelling subsided and it was back to "Long Face Syndrome". Now, the jaw angle is somewhat obtuse and very "un-masculine". And a numb lower-lip gives me this unusual grumpy appearance.
Currently, the only teeth which seem to touch together [top and bottom] are the K-9's and the teeth in front of the K-9's (teeth 2 and 3). The front teeth and molars do not touch without a bit of struggle.
SO.... is it possible to PUSH the front maxilla teeth upwards... back into the maxilla gum, to reduce the length of the face, letting the molars come together, and also rendering the mandible angle less obtuse?
or any other thoughts?
Thanks
Bunsen.