SUTURELESS AND SURGERY-FREE IMPLANT APPLICATIONS
Orthognathic surgery; in patients with congenital or acquired skeletal deformities that cannot be corrected with orthodontic treatment alone, surgical interventions are frequently performed to correct skeletal and dental structures of the face.
Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic surgery is a treatment method that comes into play in problems that cannot be solved with orthodointic treatment alone. Thanks to this method, disorders in the skeletal and dental structures of the face are eliminated by surgical procedures.
Orthognathic surgery is useful for correcting disorders related to the jaw. In this treatment method, the teeth are first corrected orthodontically, and then the jaw structure is surgically repositioned. These procedures not only beautify the facial appearance but also eliminate the harmony and function problems of the teeth.
What Problems Does Orthognathic Surgery Solve?
Orthognathic surgery solves the following problems:
- Can move the lower jawbone forward or backward
- Can rotate the lower jawbone to the right or left
- Can eliminate curvature
- Can lengthen the chin
- Can eliminate the asymmetric situation
What are the Advantages of Orthognathic Surgery?
Orthognathic surgery corrects the distorted jaw structure. It provides the following advantages:
- Provides an aesthetically beautiful appearance
- Corrects problems such as chewing and eating
- Increases speaking ability
- If there is a breathing problem, it is corrected
How Long Does Orthognathic Surgery Take?
This treatment method is done together with the orthodontic treatment before the surgical intervention, which will take 6-18 months. In short, the treatment ends completely in a maximum of 2 years.
Things to Consider After the Operation
- It is necessary to pay attention to antibiotic treatment after surgery
- In case of pain, the medications prescribed by the doctor should be used
- Liquid foods should be consumed in the first stage
- It is necessary to comply with the doctor's recommendations