Mandibular
Prognathism
What is the Mandibular Prognathism?
We speak of mandibular prognathism (maxillary prognathism) when the lower teeth are in front of the upper teeth and do not fit. It has three main causes:
- Lack of growth of the upper jaw (maxillary hypoplasia)
- Jaw overgrowth (mandibular hyperplasia)
- A combination of maxillary hypoplasia and mandibular hypoplasia
We often find a combination of both: undergrowth of the upper jaw and overgrowth of the lower jaw. It is because the mandible stimulates the growth of the upper jaw and if in adolescence there is mandibular prognathism, the jaw does not grow as necessary and ends in insufficient growth of the maxilla.
Types of maxillary prognathism
Maxillary prognathism is usually associated with a class III dental occlusion, and with different facial patterns. We can have a prognathism with a long face, or with a short face. Prognathism with open bite or overbite. Prognathism with or without posterior crossbite. Symmetrical prognathism or facial asymmetry.
Therefore, depending on the type of prognathism, we develop an appropriate treatment plan for each circumstance.
Surgical Steps
Orthognathic surgery is the treatment of the cause of the problem and requires orthodontic preparation prior to and after surgery. In prognathism, it is possible that a Surgery First protocol can be applied, in which the pre-surgical orthodontic preparation is very short and most of the orthodontics is concentrated in the postsurgical phase.
Orthognathic surgery for prognathism can sometimes be monomaxillary. In this case and especially in women, the facial aesthetic result is better with a maxillary advance rather than a mandibular setback, especially if there is a lack of support in the area of the middle third of the face and cheekbones. Very frequently the orthognathic treatment consists of a bimaxillary surgery, especially if there are deviations from the midline, or we want to change the mandibular plane with hourly rotations (on short faces) or anticlockwise (on long faces).
As always, orthognathic surgery for prognathism can be associated with mentoplasty or rhinoplasty, or augmentation of the cheekbones or lips. Treatment is based on virtual planning, which allows us maximum precision, minimum morbidity and quick recovery
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Why have an operation at Birbe Clinic?
We are specialists in designing faces and smiles.
At Birbe Clinic we have a great team, mentored by Dr. Joan Birbe, with more than 20 years of experience treating patients; always up to date with news and selecting the innovations that really bring improvements to our treatments. As in the case of virtual simulations of facial surgeries, intraoral scanners, customization of facial prostheses, the use of the microscope, etc.
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After a rigorous evaluation we will offer you a personalized and closed estimate with all the necessary forms of payment and financing, so that you can carry it out.
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- Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8.00h to 16.00h.
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✔ Personal diagnosis by oral and facial examination.
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