Orthognathic surgery is a corrective jaw procedure designed to fix skeletal discrepancies, bite misalignments, and facial asymmetries. It is a multidisciplinary surgical approach that moves the jaws into the correct anatomical position when orthodontic treatment alone is insufficient.
Treatment Process:
Digital Surgical Planning: Using 3D CT scans and facial imaging, the post-operative facial structure is virtually designed with micrometric precision.
Pre-surgical Orthodontics: Braces or clear aligners are used to position teeth ideally within the jawbones before the actual surgical procedure.
Surgical Intervention: Performed under general anesthesia through intraoral incisions (no external scars), jaws are repositioned and secured with titanium plates and screws.
Recovery Period: A liquid diet and specific care protocols are followed for the first few weeks while bone healing occurs.
Final Orthodontics: Short-term "fine-tuning" with braces ensures perfect dental occlusion in the jaws' new positions.
Benefits and Advantages:
Dramatic Aesthetic Change: Achieves a balanced, aesthetic facial profile according to the golden ratio, enhancing facial harmony.
Functional Restoration: Completely resolves chewing, speaking, and biting issues while relieving excessive stress on the TMJ.
Improved Breathing: Expanding narrowed airways often provides significant relief for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
Psychological Confidence: Correcting facial asymmetries and structural jaw issues leads to a permanent boost in social and personal confidence.