Corrective jaw surgery, also known as Orthognathic Surgery, involves procedures that realign disproportioned jaw bones to enable the best possible bite for mastication, speech and to balance the facial profile. Developmental problems include overgrowth, undergrowth and asymmetry of the jaws and facial skeleton.
Who is it for?
Individuals with jaw and facial disproportion may seek corrective surgery from an O with indications for treatment including facial asymmetry, jaw and tooth misalignment, difficulties with chewing and/or speech. Orthognathic surgery is also used in managing congenital craniofacial syndromes, such as cleft lip and palate. It is also one of the treatments for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), particularly with certain facial pattern types.
Treatment
Orthognathic surgery is generally conducted in conjunction with orthodontic treatment (braces) to optimally correct the bite and to provide good facial balance. Usually treatment is undertaken in the teenage years and early adult life when facial growth is complete or nearing completion. However, corrective jaw surgery can be offered to adults of all ages.
The Procedure
The surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic, almost always through the mouth, and only rarely are incisions made on the face. Precision bone cuts (osteotomies) enable repositioning of the jaw fragments that are held in position with bone screws and plates.
While most patients seek orthodontic treatment in combination with orthognathic surgery to straighten their teeth and to correct a bad bite, the treatment often has major positive changes in a persons facial appearance. Corrective jaw surgery is generally safe and accurately performed when done by OMS surgeons who have the necessary medical, dental and surgical training enabling close collaboration with orthodontists.
Early after surgery, patients may experience:
- Pain, swelling and fatigue.
- Limited mouth opening requiring a soft diet.
- Adjustment to a new appearance in some cases.
Corrective jaw surgery is generally safe and accurately performed when done by OMS surgeons who have the necessary medical, dental and surgical training enabling close collaboration with orthodontists.
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