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Tabita: gummy smile, weak chin
Facial diagnosis
- Receding lower jaw
- Too long upper jaw
- Too narrow upper jaw
Dental diagnosis
- Class I
Treatment jaw surgery
- Shortening upper jaw (intrusion upper jaw - Le Fort I)
- Chin surgery (Sliding genioplasty)
- Widening upper jaw (Smile distractor)
Treatment dental implants
- Left lower area: two implants were placed.
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About this case
Tabita has the typical features of a long face with retruded chin. She was most disturbed with her gingival smile.
During the Le Fort impaction the smile distractor (Titamed®) was placed and expanded. The chin was shortened and slightly advanced.The result, indeed, is very appealing.
During the Le Fort impaction the smile distractor (Titamed®) was placed and expanded. The chin was shortened and slightly advanced.The result, indeed, is very appealing.
