The Complete Guide to Underbite Correction Without Jaw Surgery

Many adults who are diagnosed with an underbite believe that jaw surgery is the only way to correct the condition.

While orthognathic surgery may be necessary for some severe skeletal cases, not all underbites require surgical treatment.

Advances in restorative dentistry have created alternative approaches that may allow certain patients to improve their bite relationship and smile aesthetics without jaw surgery.

This guide explains the causes of underbites, how dentists diagnose them, when surgery may be necessary, and when non-surgical options may be possible.

Dr. Albert J. Kurpis of Ridgewood, New Jersey developed the Kurpis Non-Surgical Underbite Correction Method™ to help certain adult patients explore alternatives to jaw surgery.

The following articles explain the key concepts involved in understanding underbite correction.

Understanding Underbites

What Causes an Underbite in Adults
Explains the most common causes including genetics, tooth position, and changes that occur over time.

Dental Underbite vs Skeletal Underbite
Understanding the difference between bite problems caused by tooth position and those caused by jaw structure.

Treatment Options for Underbite Correction

Adult Underbite Treatment Options
Overview of orthodontic, surgical, and restorative approaches.

Alternatives to Jaw Surgery for Underbite
Explores treatment approaches that may allow certain patients to avoid orthognathic surgery.

Do You Need Jaw Surgery for an Underbite
Explains when surgery may be necessary and when other options may exist.

Diagnosis and Long-Term Considerations

How Dentists Diagnose an Underbite
Explains how dentists evaluate bite relationships and determine treatment options.

Can an Underbite Get Worse With Age
Discusses how tooth wear, shifting teeth, and bite collapse can influence underbites over time.