If the upper jaw is disproportionately large & protruding, it greatly affects the facial profile giving an unpleasant appearance. There is inability to close the mouth normally & also a “gummy smile”. This can be corrected with orthognathic surgery or corrective jaw surgery. The bony excess of the upper jaw is removed & repositioned in alignment with the lower jaw. The results are immediate & the appearance improves greatly. The face is given a more balanced form and that too without any scars since the surgery is done from within the mouth.
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