Overjet, bringing bottom teeth forward?

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AshJP
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Overjet, bringing bottom teeth forward?

#1 Post by AshJP »

Hi there,

I am going for the 6 month smiles shortly, and the ortho suggests straightening the top (I have a slight overjet) and making the bottom ones lean out slightly... these are straight.

Is this a normal precedure?

classII
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#2 Post by classII »

Normal.

It's a compromise between extractions and surgery: camouflage.

They're tipped forward, not moved. From straight up to a fraction forward. Unnoticeable unless pointed out. There's a great picture set from someone here who had it done. Looks awesome. Can't find the thread at the moment. Run a thorough search when you have time.

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