Orthognathic Surgery

Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth. Often, these abnormalities cause difficulty associated with chewing, talking, sleeping and other routine activities. Orthognathic surgery corrects these problems and, in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, will improve the overall appearance of the facial profile.

Using the latest in digital imaging technology, we will demonstrate the overall functional and aesthetic benefits of orthognathic surgery. Computerized treatment planning minimizes treatment times, recovery periods and the overall efficacy of your surgery. State-of-the-art materials such as titanium plates and miniature screws provide stability, strength and predictability to your treatment. These advances in technology, procedures and equipment reduce post-surgical recovery time, thus allowing patients to return to their normal routines soon after the surgery.

Orthognathic surgery may be unnecessary if orthodontic treatment can correct the problem. With the latest advances in orthodontics, this is sometimes the case. We will determine if orthognathic surgery is the correct treatment option for you.

Who needs Orthognathic Surgery?

People who have their jaws positioned incorrectly, or suffering from severe cases of improper bite can benefit from Orthognathic Surgery. There can be many reasons behind the improper jaw positioning, like mismatched growth of the lower and the upper jaws, injury during the growth process, etc. This malpositioning can affect your oral activities like chewing, speech, and even appearance.

Orthodontic treatments can cure bite problems when only teeth are involved, but in case your jaws are not aligned properly, then Orthognathic Surgery can prove to be a great treatment procedure.

Orthognathic surgery may be unnecessary if orthodontic treatment can correct the problem. With the latest advances in orthodontics, this is sometimes the case. We will determine if orthognathic surgery is the correct treatment option for you.

Generally, people with chewing, biting or swallowing difficulties are recommended to undergo this procedure. The surgery can also prove to be helpful for people who have:

• Speech Problems
• Chronic Jaw or TMJ Pain
• Open Bite
• Protruding Jaw
• Bite Issues (overbite or underbite)
• Small Chin/Retruded Jaw
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Snoring
• Misalignment of jaw, chin, and nose

Whether you have these symptoms from birth or have acquired them later in life due to hereditary or external influence, you should visit our dental clinic to get it rectified.

Our experienced orthodontists will check your condition, and carry out a thorough evaluation before deciding the right treatment procedure to cure your problem.