Can Non-Surgical Underbite Correction Really Be Done Without Surgery? Orthodontic Clinic Recommendation

Can non-surgical underbite correction really be done without surgery?

Orthodontic clinic recommendation

If you have an underbite,

can it improve with orthodontic treatment alone,

without surgery?

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An underbite is often accompanied not only by concerns about appearance,

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but also by difficulties with chewing and even jaw joint pain.

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In fact, surgery can definitely bring a clear improvement.

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However, because it is a procedure that involves cutting the jawbone, many people are looking for ways to avoid surgery.

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I am Oh Su-hwan, a board-certified orthodontic specialist with 18 years of experience, certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. ^^

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Including underbites, protruding mouth, crowded teeth, and front-tooth correction,

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I have treated more than 4,000 cases of various kinds without a single medical accident.

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Based on that experience, I can say,

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non-surgical underbite correction is fully possible depending on the patient’s condition.

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If a treatment plan is created that considers not only tooth alignment but also the jaw joint, gum bone, and skeletal balance,

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significant improvement can be achieved without bone surgery.

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In the following post, I have summarized when non-surgical underbite correction is possible,

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and what criteria to use when choosing an orthodontic clinic recommendation.

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<Some of the Smile D underbite cases>

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Treatment period: 20.5.13 - 22.2.4 (about 1 year and 9 months)

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Treatment period: 21.1.7 - 22.8.10 (about 1 year and 7 months)

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*The before-and-after photos were posted with the patient’s consent, and were taken under the same environment and conditions.

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Can I also get non-surgical underbite correction?

To start underbite correction, it is important first to identify why the jaw developed that way.

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Even if the appearance is similar, the underlying causes are broadly divided into three types.

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1. Maxillary underdevelopment – a case where the upper jaw has not grown enough, making the lower jaw appear relatively protruded

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In this case, an "arch expansion device" is used to widen the upper jaw sideways.

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This not only aligns the teeth but also adjusts the width of the upper jaw to balance it with the lower jaw.

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2. Mandibular overgrowth – a case where the lower jaw bone itself has grown a lot

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In such cases, orthodontic treatment that moves the teeth overall backward is needed.

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However, if the skeletal discrepancy is too large, surgery may need to be combined as well.

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3. Dental imbalance – a case where the lower teeth appear to protrude more than the upper teeth

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The lower teeth can be moved backward to correct the bite and gently adjust the facial line.

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As such, non-surgical underbite correction is not simply about straightening the teeth.

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It is a precise treatment that changes the facial shape by adjusting the position and proportions of the jaw.

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That is why I look at the patient’s dental model and a 3D analysis program together,

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and show the patient a prediction of their before-and-after appearance.

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Through this process, the patient clearly understands the possible changes and limitations.

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Orthodontic clinic recommendation:

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Underbite correction is a high-difficulty treatment that considers the balance of the entire face, the jaw joint, and even the gum bone.

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Therefore, who creates the treatment plan and how it is managed are much more important than what device is used.

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In particular, even though underbites may look similar on the surface,

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the actual treatment plan can differ completely by just a tiny detail, so the first diagnosis is truly important.

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That is why

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(1) a board-certified orthodontic specialist certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare directly diagnoses the case

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(2) there is extensive experience with high-difficulty orthodontics such as underbites and protruding mouths

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(3) 3D simulation or dental model analysis is used during diagnosis

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(4) the attending doctor does not change midway and is responsible for every stage of treatment

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(5) detailed adjustments to the orthodontic plan are made at every regular checkup

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You should choose an orthodontic clinic based on these criteria so you can steadily achieve results according to plan.

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When I recommend an orthodontic clinic to acquaintances, I also tell them to look at the criteria above.

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Orthodontics is a long-term project.

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No matter how good the plan is, if the direction shifts midway through treatment, it is difficult to achieve a satisfying result.

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That is why we base our care on customized diagnosis for each patient,

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check progress every month, adjust the plan, and continuously share that process with the patient.

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Non-surgical underbite correction can also succeed only when supported by this kind of precise diagnosis and management.

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So rather than focusing only on equipment or cost, I hope you will choose based on people-centered care.

"Do I really have to undergo surgery?"

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The answer to that question can only be known accurately after a diagnosis.

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But what is clear is that there are many cases that can improve sufficiently with non-surgical underbite correction.

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It is neither something that must always be avoided nor something that must always be done.

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After accurately diagnosing the patient’s condition,

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my treatment direction is to maximize the range that can be corrected with orthodontic treatment alone.

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I hope you receive a trusted orthodontic clinic recommendation,

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and meet a specialist who takes responsibility from diagnosis through treatment.

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If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us for a consultation.

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This has been Smile D Dental Clinic. Thank you.

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