Orthodontic solutions for Full Profile with Protruding Teeth 

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By Wael Kanaan, DDS MSD

Teeth position and angulation play an important role in facial appearance. As the upper and lower lip rest on the upper and lower teeth respectively, proper diagnosis and treatment planning in ALL 3 Dimension is essential to improve the facial appearance. REF

I want to share a statement by Dr. Arnett from 1993 where he said “The treatment planning of facial esthetic changes is difficult, especially in terms of integrating this with bite correction. Unfortunately, correction of the bite does not always lead to correction, or even maintenance, of facial esthetics”

It is important to understand that a perfect smile does not mean only straight teeth, but also placing them in harmony with the surrounding soft tissue including the upper and lower lip. 

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Key Highlights

• Protruding teeth is a dental condition where both upper and lower teeth extend outward, beyond the limit of the jawbone.

• It might be associated with lip incompetence when the patient cannot close the lip while resting and they have consciously to hold their mouth closed. 

  

• Protruding teeth can impact oral health, potentially leading to issues such as tooth wear, jaw pain, and speech difficulties.
• Seeking professional dental assessment is crucial for proper diagnosis and to determine the most suitable treatment approach.
• Treatment options for protruding teeth vary depending on the severity and underlying causes but can range from orthodontic treatments like braces or clear aligners to surgical interventions in severe cases.

Getting that perfect smile often means dealing with orthodontic issues. One common problem many people want to fix is protruding teeth. This happens when the upper front teeth stick out a lot compared to the lower teeth. This can impact how a person looks and how their mouth works. The good news is there are many orthodontic treatment options available. These can help fix the misalignment and support people in getting the smile they want.

What causes Protruding Teeth with Full Profile? 

Several factors can contribute to protruding teeth, including: 

1. Genetics, 
2. Childhood habits such as tongue thrusting, , 
3. Previous orthodontic treatment without extraction.

Anatomy of the perfect smile

Harmony or balance between different facial landmarks is an important component of beauty.

These landmarks have been studied extensively and could be narrowed into four factors:

1. Lower incisor angulation relative to the lower jaw. Research has shown that a normal incisor should be placed perpendicular to the jawbone at a 90-degree angle “ We call this angle scientifically IMPA” . When this angle is over 100 degrees, the lower teeth will push the lower lip out and make it look shorter 

2. Upper incisor angulation relative to the upper jaw and skull. This angle is normally around 120 degrees

   

3. Upper and lower lip size. A proper smile requires adequate lip height and thickness to match the surrounding soft tissue. If the lips are short or thin, the patient’s lips will tend to look more pushed out.  REF

4. Anterior lower facial height. People with excessive anterior facial height tend to have difficulty keeping their mouths closed.

   

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The Role of Orthodontic Evaluation in Treatment Planning

Orthodontic evaluation is very important in finding the best treatment options for protruding teeth. During this evaluation, Dr. Kanaan looks at the patients’ functional smile, checks how they bite, and takes X-rays and digital scans of their teeth. 

After the evaluation, Dr. Kanaan will suggest the best orthodontic treatment and will discuss with the patient if orthodontic alone is enough or if extraction is needed with the orthodontic treatment.