Lantern-jaw correction

What is a lantern-jaw? The lower jaw is either more developed than the upper jaw, or the lower jaw is less developed than the lower jaw. It's a third-class form of malocclusion. A lantern jaw usually accompanies posterior crossbite. If the bone is badly incompatible , surgery and correction must be performed at the same time.

Needs to get lantern jaw correction
  • If the upper and lower teeth are bitten in the opposite direction
  • If the chin is long and the chin is forward
  • If the upper and lower teeth do not meet each other when you close the mouth
  • In case it is hard to chew food with the front teeth and there is a leak in pronunciation
  • In case the lower lip comes out more than the upper lip when looking at the side face

Lantern jaw Correction

Lantern Jaw Surgery

There's a lot of talk about whether the lanern jaw can be corrected or surgery alone. However, this is difficult to identify with the naked eye, and it is necessary to perform an accurate diagnosis. If the upper and lower jaws do not have severe incompatibility , the orthodontics can be improved sufficiently without surgery. In cases where the upper and lower jaws are badly incompatible, jaw correction surgery and orthodontic treatment must be performed at the same time. It is important to work with a specialist on the jaws of the spatula to understand how severe bone and tooth problems are first and plan for treatment.

Process of treating
lantern jaw correction
01 Consultation and Precision Diagnosis

Through digital examination equipment such as panorama, X-ray imaging, face photo, and taking a cast of the inside of toothbon, the structural characteristics of the jaw and the condition of the teeth are examined carefully.

02 Diagnosing and establishing a plan for tooth correction

The specialists in each area implement treatment goals and plans based on the results of the examination.

03 Orthodontic care

Begin orthodontic treatment based on plan. The medical institution checks the condition and tooth correction procedures once a month.

04 Attach the dental maintainer after tooth correction is finished.

Attach the dental maintainer after tooth correction is finished.

05 Continuous follow-up management

After tooth correction, perform continuous management and examination.

"Through digital examination equipment such as panorama, X-ray imaging, face photo, and taking a cast of the inside of toothbon, the structural characteristics of the jaw and the condition of the teeth are examined carefully."

Lantern jaw correction bracket type

It is important to select tooth correction device according to personal dental condition.

Metal calibration

High precision and efficiency, low cost metal bracket compared to other calibration devices.

Ceramic calibration

Excellent aesthetic value for price, calibration force such as metal calibration, and foreign body sensations are reduced with soft surface.

Self-ligating Correction

Self-ligating method, faster orthodontic tooth movement shortening the gap, minimizing pain and discomfort

Clear aligner

detachable anytime, anywhere, unseen aesthetic, and be able to hygienic management

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Lantern jaw Correction Guide

The lantern jaw needs aesthetic improvement, but the ability to chew food also decreases, so it should be treated. After accurate diagnosis and analysis, the treatment method must be selected according to the individual patient's condition.

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개인정보 취급방침

1.개인정보 수집이용에 대한 동의 ‘라인업치과의원’는 회원님의 개인정보를 중요시하며, “정보통신망 이용촉진 및 정보보호”에 관한 법률을 준수하고 있습니다. 회원님의 소중한 개인정보는 다음과 같은 정책에 따라 수집 및 이용되며, 회원님께서 제공하시는 개인정보가 어떠한 용도와 방식으로 이용되고 있으며, 개인정보보호를 위해 어떠한 조치가 취해지고 있는지 알려드립니다. 또한 개인정보취급방침을 개정하는 경우 웹사이트 공지사항을 통하여 공지할 것입니다.


2.개인정보의 수집•이용 목적 회원님께서 요청하신 제휴 문의에 대한 질의에 더욱 정확한 답변을 위해 성함, 연락처, 상담내용 등의 정보가 수집됩니다. - 수집항목 : 성명, 연락처, 상담내용 - 이용목적 : 상담내용에 대한 답변, 상담 관련 마케팅 및 정보안내 고지에 활용


3.보유이용 기간 원칙적으로, 개인정보 수집 및 이용목적이 달성된 후에는 해당 정보를 바로 파기합니다. 단, 다음의 정보에 대해서는 아래의 사유로 명시한기간 동안 보존합니다. - 보존 이유 : 회원님의 동의를 통한 정보 유지 - 보존 기간 : 회원정보 삭제 요청 시까지