Overbite. Skeletal or Dental?

[vijay]

I would like to know if my case of overbite is skeletal or dental. I can't imagine how my case can be fixed by just realigning the teeth, as I feel the whole jaw has to be moved forward. Though I wish it could be managed without having to undergo surgery on my jaw.

The teeth arrangement photo does not show an obvious case of overbite, but jaw is held deep when I bite. The molars align properly when I bite, though.

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I am conscious of this deep bite appearance and I always keep my jaw held forward. The second photo shows how the teeth are aligned when I hold my jaw forward. The molars don't meet, and there are spaces between them.

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The third photo show my jaw line when I bite normally. (deep bite).

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Is this a case of skeletal or dental overbite?
Any other comments?

[Sunny]

Hi and welcome to this forum!

There is no way a diagnosis can be determined from photos or from just meeting you, it requires x-rays and then the ortho works with that information to diagnosis what needs to be done.

Your bite looks good from the front, and the lower pic shows nothing due to your neck being arched forward.

Make a few appointments and have at least three consults and listen to what they advise.

Good luck!

[MCOMarkhamOrthodontist]

Very difficult to tell without looking at a lateral cephalometric film and a complete profile picture.

Often times, you may have a skeletal discrepancy that can be "camouflaged" dentally by moving the teeth into positions that are both dentally stable, and aesthetically pleasing. As Sunny mentioned, best to see an orthodontist for a consultation to figure out what your options are.

Good luck!