Many people think this face shape is unsightly and seek treatment. If a characteristic can be detected early during the growth and development period, it can be treated by inducing development. In adulthood, it can only be treated with orthodontics and osteotomy. Both methods require the extraction of some teeth. Orthodontics is simple, easy and less invasive, but it can only change the direction and arrangement of the teeth, and may cause the teeth to become loose and fall out prematurely. Osteotomy and plastic surgery remove part of the upper and lower jaw bones, and at the same time, the teeth can be moved in different directions, fundamentally improving the appearance at once. The disadvantage is that surgery is required.
Patients with “protruding teeth” often present with open lips and exposed teeth. The lips cannot be closed in a natural state, and the gums are exposed too much when smiling. They are often accompanied by chin retraction. When the mouth is forced to close, the underside of the lower lip There is an obvious soft tissue bulge between it and the chin. The upper and lower front teeth in the mouth are labially tilted, often accompanied by crowding and unevenness, and the front teeth are deeply overbited and overjetted.
In the medical field, "bulging teeth" is essentially a maxillary protrusion deformity or a bimaxillary protrusion deformity. It is generally not accompanied by serious functional impairment, but it greatly affects the appearance. The main purpose of patients seeking treatment is to improve their appearance. appearance.
The cause and pathogenesis of "protruding teeth" have not yet been elucidated, and there may be congenital genetic factors and acquired bad habits. The disease has obvious racial characteristics and familial aggregation tendency; but acquired bad habits, such as mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, lower lip biting and adult sucking habits, may also be the cause of the disease.
[Edit this paragraph] Correction method
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The general treatment method is to remove the fourth/fifth teeth on the left and right sides and wear braces for treatment From 15 to 24 months, you will need to wear a retainer depending on the situation. Dental dentures are also a popular option. The teeth are ground down and then porcelain teeth are worn, but the teeth must be mildly or moderately exposed.
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The price of correction is relatively cheap, about a few hundred yuan. It is what people often call the steel tooth girl. The correction process takes about half a year. Although it takes a long time, it does no harm to the tooth itself. There is also polishing. If it is not serious, why use this method? You can change the appearance quickly and immediately. But it does great harm to the tooth itself. The last resort is dentures, it is recommended not to use them!
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During the permanent teeth period, all deciduous teeth have been replaced. When the second and third large teeth erupt, it is another period of rapid growth. Generally around 12 to 18 years old, the diagnosis of dental deformity is relatively clear at this time. Correction during this period of rapid growth is fast and the correction effect is stable.
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If you have missed the above correction period, adult orthodontics can be performed after the age of 18 to establish a good bite relationship and relieve crowded and disordered teeth for prevention or treatment. Periodontal disease and caries. At this time, orthodontics can adjust the axis of the teeth to facilitate implantation or restoration, restore the functions of chewing, speech, and temporomandibular joints, and improve the beauty of the face. For severe deformities, orthognathic surgery can be performed, and the effect is very obvious.
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Therefore, determining the best time for orthodontic treatment is not absolute. The doctor will decide based on the different types of dental deformities and the individual's growth and development. However, for many patients with facial deformities caused by teeth, timely treatment can achieve twice the result with half the effort.