Should I Wait To Finish Orthodontic Treatment Before Getting Paranasal Implants?

Q: Dr. Eppley,  I am also looking in to premolar extractions on top and bottom and retracting the front teeth. If I were to also have custom mid face implants done, when in the process of the braces would you recommend having the implants done? Towards the end? Or after the braces are complete? And one last question. Can you do custom implants for the nasal bone area to project the nose more?

A: I would do midface implants on the back half of orthodontic treatment when the premolar spaces  have closed.

Nasal projection can mean a variety of different nasal areas. Implants work well for dorsal (bridge) of the nose augmentation. But for increased tip projection (which you may be referring) cartilages grafts are used. One never uses implant to increase the tip of the nose projection.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon