Jaw surgery

Jaw surgery or Orthognathic surgery is a type of following surgery

– combining with orthodontic treatment in order to correct jaw position and malocclusion.
– congenital conditions like cleft palate

The procedure has to be done under general anesthesia by oral and maxillo facial surgeon. Treatment can involve single or double jaws depending on the indication and treatment plan. Plate and screw to attach each particular bony part will be necessary.

When the jaws are moved forward or backward, up or down, or rotated, the facial soft tissue in the chin, cheeks, lips and tip of the nose moves accordingly. Therefore, once the jaws are correctly positioned in harmony with facial features. This results to a better facial profile.

The main purpose of orthognathic surgery is to improve your bite function but with a result of better facial profile, many patients can improve their character, personality, and speaking, leading to a better quality of life.

Orthognathic surgery can also be referred to as corrective jaw surgery.