What is orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery)?
Orthognathic surgery refers to the surgical repositioning of the maxilla, mandible, and the dentoalveolar segments to achieve facial and occlusal balance. One or more segments of the jaw can be simultaneously repositioned to treat various types of malocclusions and jaw deformities.
The main aim for orthognathic surgery is to correct your bite, provide an aesthetic face, and an enlarged airway. It is important to go to an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a qualified orthodontists to ensure proper treatment planning right from the start for successful function and aesthetic results. Once your jaw surgery is started, the process can take several months of treatment time and is unlikely reversed. Careful thought and planning is therefore crucial.