Orthognathic Surgery

Jaw surgery, also called orthognathic surgery, is surgery that helps align your upper jaw and lower jaw. If your jaws are not in alignment, this can affect your bite and make it difficult for you to eat and speak.

HOW IS CHIN SURGERY PERFORMED?

During jaw surgery, incisions are made in the jaw bones and brought into the correct position. Once your jaw movement is complete, small bone plates, screws, wires and rubber bands may be used to fix the bones in their new position. These screws, which are smaller than a bracket used for braces, integrate into the bone structure over time. In some cases, extra bone can be added to the jaw. Jaw surgery can be performed on the upper jaw, lower jaw, chin or any combination of these.

The surgery can usually be performed inside your mouth, so no scars will be visible on your chin or around the mouth.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF JAW SURGERY?

The risks of the operation are as follows:

Blood loss

Infection

Nerve injury

Jaw fracture

Return of the jaw to its original position

Problems with bite compliance and jaw joint pain