As people age, the shape of their face begins to change. As fat builds up in the neck, the skin begins to sag and the jaw muscles begin to shrink. This may cause your jawline to become less defined.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge-like bone that connects your jaw and your skull. You can feel it moving by pressing your index fingers to your cheeks and opening and closing your mouth.

This summary examines recent and foundational advances in maxillary protraction techniques for addressing skeletal deficiencies in patients with Class III malocclusion and cleft lip. Maxillary ...