The Art of Protruding Lip Correction

 

636. <The Art of Protruding Lip Correction>

When the lips project beyond harmony, the solution lies not in a single technique but in a deeply customized plan. Protruding lip correction encompasses a wide range—from simple dental realignment to complex three-jaw surgeries—because no two profiles are ever the same.

In cases where the jaw is normal but teeth alone protrude (dental protrusion), orthodontics can refine the angle and position of the teeth to improve facial balance. Extractions may be needed if there’s significant crowding. When the chin is recessed, genioplasty (Genio-A) advances the chin, restoring proportion and strength to the lower face.

But when the issue is skeletal—where both upper and lower jaws push forward (skeletal protrusion)—surgery becomes the primary solution. One option is anterior segmental osteotomy (ASO), which repositions the front jaw segments after tooth extractions. Though powerful, ASO often pairs with post-op orthodontics to refine tooth alignment.

Some patients require more than ASO. In cases with a long upper jaw and visible gums when smiling, LeFort I osteotomy shortens the maxilla and must be performed together with ASO—a combination called three-jaw surgery. Add to this a deviated jawline or recessed chin, and the treatment plan may expand to include orthognathic surgery (OGS) and genioplasty.

When lower jaw asymmetry is severe, vertical ramal osteotomy (IVRO) may replace traditional SSRO for better skeletal realignment. If the face has strong zygomas or a square jawline, cheekbone and mandibular angle reductions may be integrated for full harmony
Every face is unique. Some need only braces. Others, chin enhancement. Some require delicate bone work involving ASO, LeFort, IVRO, and Genio-A. This is why treatment plans—and costs—can differ tenfold. The key lies in thorough analysis and a highly individualized approach guided by an experienced specialist.

[Protruding lip correction is the art of drawing the face inward, revealing the beauty of balance]
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