Gaten Matarazzo Teeth Transformation: Before, During, and After Major Dental Surgeries
Correcting the dental mechanics of cleidocranial dysplasia is rarely a single-stage event. It demands long-term coordination between oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, and orthodontists. Surgeons must systematically extract supernumerary teeth, cut bone windows to locate impacted adult teeth, and attach orthodontic brackets directly to buried crowns to guide them into place using elastic traction.
| Procedure Stage | Timeline / Age | Clinical Objective | Reported Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeries 1, 3 | 2015, 2019 (Ages 13, 16) | Preliminary extractions, palate expansion, and soft-tissue clearance | Created space along the dental arch; managed early tooth overcrowding |
| Surgery 4 (Major Extraction) | January 2020 (Age 17) | Full clearance of 14 supernumerary teeth; surgical exposure of 6 adult teeth | Four-hour operation declared a complete success; allowed guided tooth eruption |
| Orthodontic Traction & Alignment | 2021, 2024 (Ages 18, 21) | Bracket placement on exposed adult teeth; sustained mechanical pulling | Gradual movement of genuine adult dentition into proper occlusion |
| Restorative Maintenance | 2024, 2026 (Ages 22, 23) | Gingival contouring, bite alignment checks, and long-term retention | Stabilized natural smile with minimal reliance on prosthetic appliances |
The January 2020 surgery was by far the most demanding. Matarazzo noted in interviews that oral surgeons had to drill through significant jawbone sections to isolate the deeply embedded extra teeth. Recovery involved weeks of soft diets, swelling management, and healing before orthodontic wires could apply tension to the newly exposed permanent teeth.
