Can jaw surgery correct a narrow jaw in a person who is undergoing orthodontic treatment for an underbite?

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I read your query and understand your concern.

Is your treatment for the underbite completed or underway? The timeline is important to decide whether you have to go for orthognathic surgery which is jaw correction surgery to broaden the chin and incorporate a symmetric face. So my specific question is when did you start with this orthodontic treatment? How many months or years are you into this treatment now? Is it completed or underway? Are you not happy about the aesthetics? I would need clarity regarding this before I suggest you anything. I will plan accordingly to bring your facial profile to near perfection.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

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That is what I wanted to know. Good that you have enclosed the files (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I will examine them shortly and tell you how you can proceed ahead.

Thank you.

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have examined all the X-rays you enclosed. You can either have orthognathic surgery or a Le Fort III osteotomy procedure at the surgeon. I would also like you to answer a few questions mentioned below on which my diagnosis and treatment will depend. Did your dentist or orthodontist tell you what is the exact duration of correcting this underbite? It looks like you have a severe class III malocclusion which means your lower jaw is protruded. Is it making your bite difficult? What is the treatment duration your orthodontist told you with the current braces you have? Have you been facing any issues with your wisdom teeth, that is the third molars on either side? If you are not facing anything also tell me as it is important for facial profile planning. Did you have trouble chewing or biting before this braces treatment? Did you have any joint issues, TMJ (temporomandibular joint) clicks, or popping sounds? Your answers are extremely important so that I can suggest you the correct treatment plan. I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.