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Disturbed and not straight chin
In childhood I fell down from 1st floor of my house and my chin broke out. The doctor did not do his work well and disturbed my chin and jaw. At this time my chin is not straight and I can't open my mouth full. I am 23 now can I go for an operation or surgery. Can I hope any improvement.
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Fractured jaw bone at young age and reduced mouth opening suggests some disorder of TMJ (Joint which connects the upper and lower jaw). Although chin repositioning is very much possible but attending your reduced mouth opening problem is equally important and is also treatable by doing a surgery of the Joint.
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Get the necessary x-ray (Digital OPG) done for diagnosis. Further investigation will be better advised by the attending dentist.
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Although not a rule of thumb but the amount of mouth opening reduces with postponing of treatment.
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Dr. Prashant Bhangale
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26 yrs exp
Pune
Hi..As per your history..You may have disturbed joint due to trauma. Or due to malalignment of teeth due to fracture of jaw bone. There are procedures to correct your joint, teeth or bone...We need more information for the same.
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you need good consultation , investigation, tests before treatment. you can use Practo Consult direct to talk to me.
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I have highly experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has treated many complex issues.
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