Orthognathic Surgery or corrective jaw surgery is the use of surgical procedures to correct imbalances in the maxilla and mandible. Orthognathic surgery is not a single event. It’s a multi-step process that includes orthodontic treatment to prepare your teeth for your jaw surgery, the surgery itself, recovering from surgery and then more orthodontic treatment for up to a year after your surgery. overall, the jaw surgery process can take between two and three years.
What are the indications for performing Orthognathic Surgery?
- Dental and jaw abnormalities that cannot be treated with braces
- Cleft lip and cleft palate
- Syndromic craniosynostosis
- Hemifacial microsomia
- Treacher Collins syndrome
- Miller syndrome
- Nager syndrome
What are the different types of Orthognathic Surgery?
- Maxillary Osteotomy: This is done when your upper jaw protrudes too much or too little. This helps to correct open bite and crossbite.
- Mandibular Osteotomy: This is done when your upper jaw protrudes too much or too little.
- Double Jaw Surgery: This is done when there is a problem that affects both the jaws
What are the benefits of Orthognathic Surgery?
- Helps to keep jaws in the correct position which in turn improves the esthetics and life span of the tooth
- Helps to manage sleep apnea
- Enhance the esthetic appearance of the patient
