Questions & Answers

Q&A

Answered by Dr. Ahmed Afify

Is orthodontic expansion possible after premolar extractions?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I fully understand your case. You mentioned your interest in using a Hyrax expander and fixed orthodontic appliances for your treatment. You are seeking to understand if this combination can effectively achieve transverse and sagittal expansion, correct a deep bite, and create sufficient space for future implants. This approach can be beneficial.

April 15, 2026

What is the waiting time for BSSO after wisdom tooth removal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are asking about how long after these wisdom teeth extractions is necessary to wait before lower jaw surgery, bisagittal split osteotomy can be done. What I understood from your query is that you are going to have a surgical orthodontic operation in your lower jaw, and from the X-ray included, you are still having the orthodontic braces. Unfortunately, we have to wait for a while before the surgical procedure.

April 10, 2026

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