Mandibular retrusion refers to the backward retraction of the lower jaw than normal. This can make the mouth appear to be protruding and leave an impression of a dopey appearance. It can also lead to abnormal growth of the respiratory tract, causing problems such as snoring. The surgical process of correction mandibular retrusion may differ, depending on the nature of the problem. If the lower jaw is small or retruding without additional problems, the aesthetics can be improved through silicon expansion, cortex and other prosthetic methods at the tip of the chin. For a more fundamental solution, the tip of the chin can be cut and adjusted through genioplasty osteotomy. For mandibular retrusion with accompanying conditions such as malocclusion, adjustment on both the upper and lower jaw may be necessary.

Mandibular Retrusion Correction Surgery

Orthognathic surgery

Fracturing the upper jaw

Adjustment of upper and lower jaw

Fastening of the bone

Genioplasty Osteotomy (Chin Augmentation)

Mandibular retrusion correction surgery – genioplasty osteotomy

Mandibular retrusion correction surgery – prosthetic insertion

Characteristics that may require mandibular retrusion correction surgery :

• Small chin due to under-development
• Short chin compared to overall facial balance
• Retruded mandible
• A diagonal line angle from the bottom lip to the tip of the chin, from side view
• Protruding appearance of the mouth due to a small chin

• Before
• After(after 3 months)

Basic Surgery Information

Post-operative edema, bleeding, inflammation and other side effects vary in each individual. Consult with the postoperative care staff at Zeah if there are concerns or discomfort.

Safety + safety, sufficient consultation with the operating surgeon/ co-consultation with specialists, simultaneous improvement on aesthetic issues + functional problems/ systematic diagnosis + detailed plan, accurate and precise operation

• Safety first! Safe operation management system

  Zeah Dental Hospital is equipped with experts and advanced UPS technology that enables uninterrupted surgical procedures during emergency situations. Each operating room consists of defibrillators and emergency kits, along with state-of-the-art monitoring systems that reviews the patient in real time.

• Specialist collaboration, perfecting the improvements to aesthetic and functional issues

  Zeah Dental Hospital consist of various specialists that collaborate to deliver results. Their expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery, cosmetic surgery, orthodontics, prosthetics and anaesthetics ensures to improve both aesthetic and functional issues.

• Sufficient consultation directly with the operating surgeon + reliable surgery

  Dr. Young Ho Kang is a highly experienced orthognathic surgeon that has no records of failure or accident in any of the 4000 surgeries he has performed over the last 15 years. He personally consults each patient to tailor the surgical procedures to deliver the highest level of satisfaction in a functional and aesthetic aspect.

• Systematic diagnosis, detailed treatment planning and precise operation

  Zeah Dental Hospital deliberately carries out a comprehensive examination
  prior to surgery for safety purposes and to ensure accurate results.
  The examinations include blood and disease tests plus CT and cephalon x-rays. Preliminary simulation of the surgical procedure is done, comparing the actual face and ideal facial shape based on the dental model and pictures of the oral cavity to maximize desired results.